The Perfume Library

Dior Homme Intense (2011)

8.5

Dior · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Dior Homme Intense is a powdery, floral and sweet men's fragrance built around Florentine iris absolute, Ecuadorian ambrette seed and Virginia cedar. Florentine iris absolute leads the opening, while Ecuadorian ambrette seed in the heart softens it into something creamy. Virginia cedar underneath adds a woody line that balances the sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental, with a touch of spice. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most see it as masculine and classic. Carner Rima XI and Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée have a close profile.

L'Homme

8.4

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Neroli and pepper give it a fresh, lightly spiced edge. Iris and violet build the powdery, floral side, and geranium nudges it slightly towards green. Amber, cedar and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base.

Erba Pura

7.4

Xerjoff · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Erba Pura is a citrusy, sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and nights out come up most often. Votes for feminine, masculine and modern sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. Maison Alhambra Pura and Xerjoff Erba Gold have a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Sicilian orange and Calabrian bergamot, a fresh citrus burst. Fruity notes in the heart add sweetness, and amber, white musk and Bourbon vanilla settle the base into a soft, creamy footing. Floral and synthetic tones stay in the background.

Alexandria II (Parfum)

8.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria II is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lavender, apple, cinnamon and rosewood; in the heart, cedarwood and Bulgarian rose lead while lily of the valley softens the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber, Laotian oud and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favor evenings and nights out over daytime or office wear. It leans masculine and reads classic. Its profile is close to Alexandria III and Alexandria.

Reflection Man

8.6

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection Man is a powdery, creamy men's fragrance that balances a fresh, floral feel with spice, sweetness and a woody backdrop. It opens with bitter orange leaf, red pepper and rosemary, a cool, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and Haitian vetiver settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters find it masculine, followed by modern and classic. Amouage Reflection 45 and Scentiments Mirror Man have a close profile.

Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Accento is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, powdery body, softened by a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters read it most often as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. The top is hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh, floral and fruity opening. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pink pepper take over, with the iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver and patchouli give a dry, earthy footing, while musk, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a creamy warmth.

Baccarat Rouge 540 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. The scent is built on saffron, Virginia cedar, Hedione and Ambroxan. Sweet, gourmand tones meet a floral base, while the spicy and woody side is softened by a creamy feel. It has a clearly synthetic, airy quality without feeling heavy. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads slightly more feminine, yet sits comfortably on men and women alike. Asabi № 2 Intense and Zara Red Temptation Men have a close profile.

Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character on a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and it also suits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and slightly herbal with cardamom, mint, bergamot, lavender and tarragon. In the heart, caraway, cinnamon and neroli balance the spice with a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sweetens it and closes powdery and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Armure Collector and Le Mâle Cologne Tonique 1999 have a close profile.

Oud Satin Mood (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet oriental with a woody, spicy depth, a rich unisex scent that suits evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It is mostly worn in the evening and on nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The overall impression is warm and creamy. Turkish damask rose absolute and Bulgarian damask rose build the floral core, while violet adds a powdery softness. Laotian oud brings a woody, spicy depth, and amber, vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and warm it further.

Ombré Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Tom Ford · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Ombré Leather is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character it leans masculine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, cardamom and jasmine sambac. The heart turns to black leather, vetiver and patchouli, where the leathery, woody and smoky side comes forward. In the base, white moss and amber sweeten and soften it, with the floral and spicy touches sitting in the background.

Wūlóng Chá (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Nishane · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent, easy to wear on spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and orange, with litsea cubeba adding a light lift to the citrus. In the heart, oolong tea and nutmeg take over: the tea gives a green, fresh line while the nutmeg adds a spicy warmth. Mediterranean fig and musk close it with a soft, fruity base. Nishane Wūlóng Chá X and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Ganymede (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then deepens into spice, wood and a touch of leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter next and summer chosen least. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, though it also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, but it stays open to a unisex reading. It opens with Italian mandarine and saffron, the citrus brightness meeting a warm, spicy edge. Violet and Chinese osmanthus absolute bring a soft floral heart. In the base, Akigalawood® and immortelle absolute lay down a dry, woody, slightly leathery floor. The overall feel is a synthetic, modern freshness.

Orange Flamingo

8.0

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it is most often matched with. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more votes for masculine. The top opens with orange blossom, bergamot and orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, cedarwood and clove bring out the floral side. The base of woody notes and musk dries down sweet and creamy. Ormonde Jayne Levant and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Joop! · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin orange into a warm heart of jasmine and cinnamon, then settles on a sweet base of vanilla and sandalwood. Lemon and orange blossom join the opening, and the heart turns floral and powdery with heliotrope and lily of the valley. Cinnamon adds spice, while patchouli and tonka bean deepen the sweetness at the base. The overall impression is sweet, fruity, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern.

Kirkè (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a sweet, fruity opening of passion fruit, pear and peach to a creamy base of heliotrope, vanilla and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays make themselves known. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also leans towards night outs and leisure time. It gets the most votes as feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine or modern. The top is dominated by passion fruit, pear, peach, raspberry and blackcurrant, which gives a fresh, sweet fruit character. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral note in the heart. The base of heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and musk settles it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Pegasus

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Pegasus is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, creamy base. Bergamot, cypress and heliotrope give it a fresh start, while lavender, jasmine and bitter almond lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a powdery, woody warmth. Gourmand and spicy touches soften the floral side. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer gets the fewest votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Royale Stallion and Zimaya Phantom Paragon have a close profile.

Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the largest share of voters reads it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while tagetes and buchu lean it slightly green and floral. The heart of jasmine, violet and cyclamen is floral with a light sweetness. Atlas cedar, vetiver, musk and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath.

Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lime, bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and lemon, with jasmine softening that brightness. In the heart, freesia, hyacinth, rose and marine notes give it a floral, watery feel. Musk, amber, cedar and patchouli ground the base in a woody dry-down.

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Dior Homme Parfum (2014)

8.7

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dior Homme Parfum is a powdery, leathery men's fragrance built on leather, Florentine iris and Ceylonese sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one whole rather than a sequence of layers. The smoky edge of the leather is wrapped in the powdery, creamy softness of Florentine iris, while Ceylonese sandalwood lays a warm woody base beneath. The floral and sweet sides rest on a spicy, oriental ground. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Dior Cuir Cannage and Hermès Cuir d'Ange have a close profile.

Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Dior · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dior Ambre Nuit Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and powdery amber scent, worn by men and women alike and leaning towards the evenings of cooler seasons. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot for a brief lift, then Turkish rose and pink pepper settle into the heart. The rose carries the floral side while the pepper adds a slight bite. Patchouli, cedar, gaiac wood and amber form a woody, resinous and sweet base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Masculine gets the most votes for character, though feminine also takes a sizeable share. LPDO Ambre Luxure and Elevate Rêve have a close profile.

Sun Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Jil Sander · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a light sweetness, best suited to summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and they reach for it mainly for leisure and daytime wear, with sport and office use following. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and votes for its character lean masculine and modern. It opens with calone, rosemary and bergamot, a bright, watery start. Nutmeg and cardamom bring spice to the heart, while frangipani and musk soften it with a floral, creamy touch. Cedarwood and amber settle the base into a woody, slightly sweet finish.

Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum is a dark, dense unisex scent that deepens a floral and fruity core with sweet, gourmand and smoky tones. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and ylang-ylang for a bright start, while black truffle adds an earthy weight. In the heart, black plum, rum and black orchid sweeten the floral and fruity side. Vanilla and patchouli dry down warm, spicy, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters most often call it feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum and Tom Ford Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Alien (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Mugler · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and few wear it in summer. It suits night-out and evening wear best and is rarely chosen for the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. The scent comes as one piece rather than in stages: jasmine sambac builds a floral, sweet core, cashmere wood settles it onto a woody, powdery base, and ambergris adds a warm, oriental depth. Spicy and synthetic touches give it a bright, slightly artificial edge.