The Perfume Library

Sedley

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Sedley is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, followed by business and sport. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share call it modern. Creed Himalaya and Montblanc Legend Blue have a close profile. Fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accords lead, with a spicy and woody line behind them. Aquatic notes, bergamot and spearmint give the opening its coolness. Lavender and Bourbon geranium take the heart. White musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Club Black (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Mercedes-Benz · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy, smoky-woody backdrop. It opens with bergamot, and the heart brings frankincense and jasmine. The base is led by benzoin, vanilla, ambrox and woods, drying down creamy and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out are the most chosen occasions. Most see it as masculine. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Vanille Overload have a close profile.

Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Givenchy · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Eau de Parfum opens with black pepper and lavender and settles into patchouli and vanilla, a sweet, woody, powdery men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, while summer gets very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some room for business and daily wear. Voters mostly find its character masculine. Black pepper's spice and lavender come first. In the heart, iris pallida and tolu balm push it in a floral, creamy direction. Patchouli and vanilla anchor the base with sweetness and an oriental warmth. Initio Rehab and Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka have a close profile.

Light Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with an aquatic edge, a feminine scent for warm days and easy daily wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. It opens with Sicilian citron, apple and bluebell, then bamboo, jasmine and rose turn that freshness green and floral. Cedarwood, amber and musk in the base settle it into a soft, lightly woody finish.

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Versace Man Eau Fraîche (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace Man Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Starfruit and white lemon open with a fruity brightness, softened by rosewood. In the heart, tarragon, clary sage and cedar leaf add a green, woody note. The base of musk, amber and sycamore wood leaves a calm, slightly sweet footing, with an aquatic, synthetic touch running throughout. Most voters pick summer, then spring. Leisure, daily wear and sport come first, with the office also a fit. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine.

Pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Lacoste · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste Pour Femme Eau de Parfum opens with pimento and purple freesia, moves through rose and jasmine, and settles into sandalwood and cedar: a fresh, floral, lightly spicy fragrance for women. The top pairs pimento with purple freesia. In the heart, heliotrope, hibiscus, Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine form a floral core. The base of frankincense, Himalayan cedar and Mysore sandalwood turns woody and powdery, while the sensual skin accord adds a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern or classic.

Devotion (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy feminine scent built around candied lemon, orange blossom and vanilla. Candied lemon opens it, turning the citrus into a sugary, fruity note. Orange blossom takes over in the heart, and vanilla closes it with a gourmand, creamy warmth. The overall impression is a clean sweetness with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daytime wear, with evening and night out close behind. Most voters read it as feminine.

Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kayali · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around pistachio ice cream, cardamom and Italian bergamot. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with cardamom, hazelnut, bergamot, rum and pistachio ice cream. The heart brings jasmine, pear, raspberry and white peach, a fruity floral stretch that lightens the sweetness. The base is dominated by cocoa, lokum, cream, cotton candy and marshmallow, with cedarwood and sandalwood giving it a soft woody footing. Fresh and synthetic facets run through the accords. Paris Corner Khair Pistachio and The Dua Brand Pistachio Dream Gelato 33 have a close profile.

Light Blue Eau Intense

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with an aquatic, floral feel, suited to warm weather and everyday wear; it is classed as feminine and has been discontinued. It opens with Granny Smith apple and lemon, a fruity and crisp first impression. In the heart, jasmine and tagetes add a soft floral touch, while musk and amberwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody base. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked for daytime, leisure and office use. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly see it as feminine and modern. Roberto Cavalli Acqua and Zara Lisboa have a close profile.

Noa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cacharel · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Noa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and summer daytime wear. It opens with freesia, peach, plum and peony, lifted by green notes into a light, juicy floral. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead while grass keeps the green thread going. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean sweetens it and turns it powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear rather than evenings or nights out. It reads feminine. Fragonard Soleil and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bracken Man

8.0

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Bracken Man is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green air of bergamot, cypress and Provençal lavender against the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is worn for everything from daily use and the office to evenings out. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and lemon freshness folded into lavender and cypress greens, while nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. In the heart, sandalwood, cedarwood, cinnamon and geranium come forward, and musk and patchouli give the base an earthy depth. The overall shape is fougère.

Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a clear sweet side, and it reads feminine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, strawberry and raspberry, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine, peony and jasmine sambac absolute bring the floral side forward, while Indonesian patchouli and white musk in the base soften the scent and sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works for evenings out and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Uomo? (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Moschino · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Moschino Uomo? Eau de Toilette is a light, clean scent for men that suits spring and summer and easy daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out come well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern and classic votes close to each other. It opens with kumquat, coriander and Brazilian rosewood, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon leaf adds spice, while cyclamen and clary sage give a soft floral touch. The base rests on amberwood, cedar and musk, woody and lightly sweet, with the solar note adding warmth.

Juniper Sling

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Penhaligon's Juniper Sling is a fresh, spicy unisex scent led by juniper berry, cinnamon and cardamom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with juniper berry, cinnamon, angelica and orange brandy, carrying a citrus and green freshness. The heart of black pepper, cardamom, leather and iris turns dry and spicy. In the base, vetiver, ambrox, black cherry and brown sugar form a woody floor and sweeten it slightly.

Loverdose

6.7

Diesel · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Diesel Loverdose is a sweet, floral, gourmand women's scent built around liquorice, gardenia and vanilla, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. It opens with star anise and mandarin orange, which add a spicy brightness. In the heart, liquorice, gardenia and jasmine sambac bring a floral, slightly powdery sweetness. In the base, vanilla, woods, ambroxan and licorice liqueur soften everything into a warm, woody, gourmand trail. Omerta Funky Heart and Police Rose Blossom have a close profile.

Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Givenchy · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Ange ou Démon Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, mandarin orange and white thyme, where spice and citrus shine together. The heart of lily, ylang-ylang and orchid builds a floral core. In the dry-down, tonka bean, vanilla, oakmoss and rosewood settle it into a gourmand, powdery and woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Most people read it as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Love Generation Rock and El Nabil Musc Secret have a close profile.

Black XS (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Rabanne · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with the sweet, spicy warmth of praliné and cinnamon. It opens bright with calamondin and Calabrian lemon, while sage and tagetes add a slightly green edge. In the heart, Tolu balm, praliné, black cardamom and cinnamon turn it gourmand and spicy. The base settles on patchouli, ebony, rosewood and black amber, giving a woody, oriental floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Zara Zara Man Gold and Swiss Arabian Al Basel have a close profile.

Kokorico (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2011

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau de Toilette is a masculine gourmand scent that sets a green, sweet profile against an earthy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with a green tone from fig leaf. In the heart, cocoa and patchouli sweeten it and add a spicy, oriental depth. At the base, cedarwood and vetiver bring out the woody, earthy side. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine.

From the Garden

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela From the Garden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates the room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the occasions it leans towards. It doesn't read as purely feminine or masculine, and has a modern feel. Green mandarin orange, grapefruit and blackcurrant open fresh and fruity. The heart brings tomato leaf greenery, Bourbon geranium and rose. Indonesian patchouli, white musk and crystallised moss give the base an earthy footing. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant have a close profile.

Cheap and Chic - I Love Love

7.4

Moschino · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, lemon and red currant. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The opening is led by citrus and fruity red currant, softened by aquatic and green touches. In the heart, cinnamon, rush and tea rose add a gentle floral note with some sweetness. It dries down to musk, thanaka wood and cedarwood on a woody base. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Cologne

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Cologne is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, mandarin orange and Brazilian orange with a sharp edge of pink pepper. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Citrus leads from the first spray, while pink pepper adds a spicy lift to the fruity freshness. The heart brings vervain and ginger, which warms the coolness slightly. Vetiver, blond woods and musk make a clean, woody base.

Dune pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Dior · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening to a sweet, powdery, woody base, and it suits easy daytime wear. The opening of currant leaf, basil, sage and fig leaf is cool and herbal, with citrus and fruity touches softening the green. In the heart, fig tree bark, reseda and rose add a floral, powdery layer. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla bring sweetness, while sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Dilmun and Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.