The Perfume Library

Orodion

6.3

Orodion · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Orodion is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet core against spicy and woody tones, with a gourmand, creamy streak; it suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with violet, saffron and tuberose, the floral side mixing with spice. In the heart, oakmoss, sandalwood and nagarmotha give the scent a woody frame. The base of amber, oud and vanilla carries the sweetness and creamy texture, and an oriental feel takes over. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is seen as fitting evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine and reads as modern. Mancera Instant Crush and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Oud 27 (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Le Labo · 2009

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Oud 27 Eau de Parfum is a spicy, smoky, resinous woody oriental, a heavy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Saffron and black pepper give it a warm, spiced frame, while oud and frankincense build a resinous, smoky core. Atlas cedar and gaiac wood harden the woody base, and patchouli adds an earthy weight. The leathery and animal tones keep it dark and rough rather than soft. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Gucci The Voice of the Snake and Guerlain Oud Essentiel have a close profile.

Commitment Woman (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Otto Kern · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Otto Kern Commitment Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and floral women's fragrance in which red fruits, jasmine and vanilla come to the fore. Red fruits, pink pepper and champagne make for a fresh opening. In the heart, jasmine, violet and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of cedar, vanilla, white musk and chocolate sweetens the scent and settles it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine, with evening and night-out wear playing a smaller part. So...? Nude and La Rive In Woman Red have a close profile.

White Musk Libertine (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

The Body Shop · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

The Body Shop White Musk Libertine Eau de Toilette is a light, feminine scent that leans towards spring and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Feminine and modern lead the character votes. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Snif Extra Whip have a close profile. Lokum and cream build a sweet, gourmand base, while orchid adds a soft floral touch and musk brings a powdery, creamy warmth. The fresh accord keeps that sweetness light rather than heavy.

Amber Elixir

7.3

Oriflame · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Oriflame Amber Elixir is a women's fragrance that sets a fruity, floral opening over a sweet, gourmand and woody amber base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring following and summer chosen least. It is worn from daytime and leisure to the office and evening, and most voters find it feminine. Red grape, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give the opening a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, heliotrope and almond bring a floral, powdery softness with a gourmand edge. Sandalwood, amber and musk leave a sweet, warm woodiness at the base, while spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. Christina Aguilera Glam X and Mugler Innocent share a close profile.

Le Parfum

7.5

MaxMara · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MaxMara Le Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around plum, jasmine and Brazilian rosewood, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, and daily wear, leisure and business come out level. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with plum, mirabelle plum, pink pepper and mace, a fruity start with a light spice. The heart gathers jasmine, freesia, tiaré, Moroccan rose and gardenia into a floral whole. In the base, musk, sandalwood and linden blossom settle it into a woody, powdery, sweet finish. Versace Jeans Couture Woman and Michael Kors Glam Jasmine have a close profile.

Michalsky Women

6.4

Michalsky · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Michalsky Women is a discontinued, feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a sweet, gourmand texture. The top is brandy, pear and grapefruit, with the fruity side leading. In the heart, heliotrope and neroli bring a soft, powdery floral feel, while Glycyrrhiza glabra adds a spicy touch. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and praliné sweetens everything and ties it to a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Most also read it as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Sultane Parfum Fatal and Naomi Campbell At Night have a close profile.

Cool Force (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Baldessarini · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Cool Force Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present through the day without pushing itself on others. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most as occasions. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with myrtle, Brazilian rosewood, cardamom and bergamot, a fresh, slightly spicy start. In the heart, aquatic notes, neroli and clary sage add a watery freshness. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and musk leaves a soft, woody finish. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool and Baldessarini Cool Force Sport have a close profile.

Michalsky Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Michalsky · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Michalsky Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with spice and a woody depth; it has been discontinued, but it was built for daytime and office wear. It opens with grapefruit, ginger and pepper: a fresh, citrusy start with a dry warmth from the spice. In the heart, lavender, elemi resin and sage add a green, lightly aromatic layer. Vetiver, patchouli and cedar form a woody base, softened by floral, sweet and powdery touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters find it masculine and pick spring and fall, with business, daily and leisure wear as the main occasions. Scalpers The Club and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime have a close profile.

Choice by Comma

6.1

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mäurer & Wirtz Choice by Comma is a sweet, fresh women's fragrance that opens on peach, plum and ginger flower, and it suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and fresh, with peach, plum and ginger flower. Peony and osmanthus bring a floral heart, and musk and sandalwood settle underneath, leaving a woody, powdery base. A sweet, slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions; most see it as feminine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto and Zarkoperfume Youth have a close profile.

Cabotine Gold

6.7

Grès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Cabotine Gold is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and melon, giving a citrusy, fruity brightness. Peony, jasmine and tiaré bring the floral heart forward. Patchouli, Bourbon vetiver and amber ground it in an earthy, woody base, with chypre and oriental accents running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Diesel Fuel for Life Femme and La Perla Just Precious have a close profile.

Tous Man Sport

7.3

Tous · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tous Man Sport is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, lightened by green and fruity touches. Most voters pick summer and spring, and sport, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. It opens with aldehydes, cedar and lemon for a crisp start. In the heart, vervain, ginger and Granny Smith apple add a green, lightly spicy fruitiness. Oakmoss, musk and cashmere wood form a woody base.

Egoluxe Feminin (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Otto Kern · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Otto Kern Egoluxe Feminin Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery feminine fragrance that sets bright citrus over a floral and sweet base; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give it a fruity brightness at first. Freesia, rose and lily bring a soft floral heart. Patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood then sweeten it and settle it onto a woody base. Most voters find it feminine and place it in spring and summer. Daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Birkholz Seductive Rose and s.Oliver Scent of You for Women have a close profile.

Showtime (Eau de Toilette)

4.4

Kylie Minogue · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kylie Minogue Showtime Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity scent whose sweetness leans gourmand. It reads light, young and feminine, and it has been discontinued. The opening is led by loganberry, blackcurrant and woodland strawberry, bright and sugary. In the heart, blue freesia, rose, lilac and tiaré add a soft floral layer, with liquorice bringing a touch of sweetness. In the base, vanilla praliné and white musk dry it down to a powdery, gourmand finish, with a synthetic sheen throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Avon Tahitian Holiday and Christina Aguilera Xtina (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

No. 17 Vetiver & Bergamot

7.1

Rituals

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals No. 17 Vetiver & Bergamot is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's scent, and although it has been discontinued it suits daytime and work wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind them and winter well back. Daily, business and leisure use lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Most call it masculine, though some read it as classic or modern. The scent is built on bergamot and vetiver. The citrus brightness of the bergamot meets the dry, green vetiver, with woody notes giving a plain base. Fresh and green accords dominate, while spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. Close profiles include Rituals No. 06 Green Vetiver & Bergamot and Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver.

Premiere Luxe pour Elle

6.6

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Premiere Luxe pour Elle is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, sweet and powdery body. Pomegranate, blackcurrant and grapefruit give the top a fruity, bright start. In the heart, gardenia, southern magnolia and jasmine add a floral weight. Patchouli, praliné and sandalwood sweeten the dry-down and settle it onto a woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Otto Kern Egoluxe Feminin and Costume National Pop Collection have a close profile.

Pink Sparkle

5.6

Kylie Minogue · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kylie Minogue Pink Sparkle is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, powdery sweetness, a light and cheerful scent aimed at women, and it has been discontinued. The top notes are grapefruit, peach and lily of the valley, giving a bright, fruity and lightly sweet start. Jasmine, gardenia and champagne form the heart, where the floral side comes forward. Musk, vanilla and vetiver close it in the base, leaving a soft, powdery sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business use a smaller share. It reads feminine.

No. 04 Violet & White Lily

7.4

Rituals

Fresh · Floral · Green

Egoluxe Masculin (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Otto Kern · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Otto Kern Egoluxe Masculin Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and autumn days, at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and cardamom, with lavender, geranium and thyme in the heart. Sandalwood, musk and patchouli sit in the base. Floral, fruity and sweet tones run through the fresh citrus character, with a spicy, woody warmth behind them. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Jaguar Era and James Bond 007 Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

No. 06 Green Vetiver & Bergamot

7.1

Rituals

Fresh · Citrus · Green

No. 10 Lemongrass & Neroli

6.4

Rituals

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tabac Man Silver (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Silver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led fougère for men that sets spice against wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange give it a bright, fruity start. Cardamom, ginger and nutmeg add spice, while lavender and galbanum bring a green edge. Sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and patchouli form a woody base, softened by musk and elemi resin. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, with daily wear, business and evening close behind. It reads clearly masculine. Armaf Bois Nuit and Jacques Bogart Story Green have a close profile.

Bond Number One

9.1

Bond No. 9 · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bond No. 9 Bond Number One is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a powdery, creamy and gourmand softness. It opens with ylang-ylang and Italian bergamot. The heart builds a floral base from Bulgarian rose, jasmine, white musk and Brazilian tonka bean. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, Indonesian patchouli and cashmere wood sweeten and soften the whole. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings rest on a limited sample. Its powdery, creamy character suggests an easy fit for cooler weather, but there is no season data to confirm it. Mancera Black Vanilla and Mancera Choco Violette have a close profile.

His Love Story (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Yohji Yamamoto · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yohji Yamamoto His Love Story Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that settles onto a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes that picture is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, nothing firm can be said about when to wear it, but its fresh, citrusy build suits an easy, light everyday scent. It opens with black pepper, nutmeg, cardamom and pink grapefruit, spice and citrus arriving together. Towards the heart, Brazilian mint, geranium, violet leaf and lavender add a green, lightly floral freshness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood dry the scent down to a woody, creamy softness.