The Perfume Library

21 perfumes

Cheirosa '87 / Rio Radiance / Tan Lines

Sol de Janeiro · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '87 / Rio Radiance / Tan Lines is a fresh, floral and sweet feminine scent built around coconut milk, mango and tuberose. Most voters recommend it for summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters call its character feminine, and many also find it modern. Mango and coconut milk give it a fruity, creamy sweetness, while tuberose and ylang-ylang add a floral side. Vanilla and amber soften the whole, and sand keeps it light and fresh. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it.

2nd Soul

8.8

Zaharoff · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Zaharoff 2nd Soul is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody and resinous body; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, cardamom, nutmeg and bergamot for a spicy freshness, with rum sweetening it slightly. In the heart, myrrh, geranium, jasmine and tobacco come forward. The base is led by suede, patchouli, labdanum and smoke, while cedarwood and vetiver give it a dry, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as work and daily wear. It leans masculine but still reads as unisex. Zaharoff Soul Elixir and Amouage Enclave have a close profile.

Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Malin + Goetz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Malin + Goetz Vetiver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around grapefruit zest, cardamom and Haitian vetiver, suited to leisure and workdays. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and business come up most often for occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards masculine, though it remains unisex. It opens with grapefruit zest, cardamom and Italian bergamot, which give a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, celery seed and white iris add a green, powdery side. The base of Haitian vetiver, gaiac wood and amber settles it into an earthy, woody finish. Prada Infusion de Vétiver and Comme des Garçons Vettiveru have a close profile.

Hollywood (Eau de Toilette)

4.9

Playboy · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Playboy Hollywood Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and thyme, then moves through jasmine, lavender and cedarwood into a vanilla, amber and vetiver base. Hollywood's longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Half of those who voted call it masculine. The opening pairs the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange with a spicy edge from thyme and elemi resin. In the heart, jasmine and lavender add a soft, powdery step, while cedarwood and rosewood build a woody frame. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, amber and musk, and vetiver and sandalwood leave a dry woody trail.

Brass & Soul

8.7

Zaharoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Brass & Soul is a fresh, woody unisex fragrance that opens on mandarin orange and juniper and moves through lavender and jasmine to cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though only a small number of voters have rated them. The fragrance has been discontinued. It is unisex and sits equally well on a man or a woman. The top is bright, with mandarin orange, citrus and aquatic notes, while juniper adds a dry coolness. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, jasmine, Provençal lavender and lily of the valley take the lead. The base of cedarwood, amber and vanilla, with smoky notes, softens it and settles it onto a woody footing.

Peony & Peppercorn

7.5

Banana Republic · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic Peony & Peppercorn is a unisex scent that links a bright opening of bergamot and pink pepper to a floral heart of pink peony and rose. Bergamot and pink pepper come first, fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, pink peony, plum and rose take over, with the plum softening the floral side. Musk and cashmere wood settle underneath, leaving a creamy, clean base, with a slightly synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. It reads equally well on men and women and suits everyday wear. Voters rate its value for money highly.

Gingham Gorgeous (Body Mist)

7.2

Bath & Body Works · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous (Body Mist) is a fresh, fruity and sweet scent, light and youthful, made for women. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and doesn't reach far beyond it. It suits a light touch-up through the day rather than a strong trail. Peach nectar and strawberry bring the fruity sweetness, while peony pulls it towards a soft floral side. A fresh, citrusy feel comes through, with a slightly synthetic edge. Glowcane Berry Bouquet (Extrait de Parfum) and Bath & Body Works Ghoul Friend have a close profile.

Seamless Soul

9.0

Zaharoff · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zaharoff Seamless Soul is a unisex scent that links a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, lemon and grapefruit to a sweet, woody base of vanilla and vetiver. The top holds cardamom, lemon, aniseed and green apple, with Nepalese sichuan pepper adding a light spice. In the heart, frankincense, cedarwood and fir balsam build a resinous, woody feel. The base of vanilla, musk and tonka bean turns creamy and sweet, while vetiver and moss keep a green edge. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the sample is small. Its fresh, woody, fougère character suits men and women alike.

83 Leather Reserve

6.7

Banana Republic · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve is a unisex scent built around suede, bergamot and vetiver, where a leathery, woody side is balanced by fresh citrus. Lemon zest and bergamot give it a bright, fresh start, and neroli rounds the citrus with a soft floral touch. Suede and vetiver build a leathery, earthy body, while cypress and cedarwood add a woody, smoky edge. Amber and tonka bean smooth the whole without making it heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a gentle trail. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include Proraso Cypress & Vetyver and Halston Z-14 (Cologne).

Soul Elixir

9.4

Zaharoff · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Zaharoff Soul Elixir is a unisex fragrance that joins a fresh, spicy opening of gin, bergamot and cardamom to a woody, resinous base of vetiver, myrrh and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is not enough voting to tie it to a particular season or occasion. The opening is citrusy and bright, with gin, bergamot, cardamom and mandarin orange, while juniper berry and rum add a slight edge. In the heart, jasmine, tobacco and cypress bring a powdery feel. The base settles into woody, creamy and smoky territory built on vetiver, myrrh, vanilla and cedarwood.

Gardenia & Cardamom

8.0

Banana Republic · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom is a floral, sweet unisex scent built on gardenia and mandarin orange, with jasmine, tuberose and cardamom at its centre. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. Its creamy floral build suits men and women alike, and it doesn't lean towards any particular season or setting. It opens with gardenia lightened by mandarin orange; in the heart jasmine, tuberose, rose, magnolia and ylang-ylang form a dense floral bouquet, with cardamom adding a spicy edge to the sweetness. Driftwood and amber set these green, slightly synthetic flowers on a creamy base. Coty Sand & Sable and Jimmy Choo Radiant Tuberose have a close profile.