The Perfume Library

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Absolutely

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Absolutely is a masculine scent that pushes sweet, gourmand warmth deeper with spice, resin and wood, and suits evenings best. It opens with rum, bergamot and elemi resin, a start that is both fresh and warm. Lavender and davana sit in the heart, but once it settles, marron glacé and Bourbon vanilla take over. Patchouli and cedarwood ground that sweetness in a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern, while daily and office wear stay in the background.

Haltane

8.3

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Parfums de Marly Haltane is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance where lavender and clary sage meet a leathery, oud-laced base, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out as the occasions; summer comes well behind. It is voted mainly masculine, with a classic streak. Bergamot, clary sage and lavender open with an aromatic freshness. Towards the heart, saffron, cedarwood, elder wood and praliné take over, giving the sweet and spicy side its weight. In the base, leather, vetiver, patchouli and oud settle it into a woody, resinous, oriental mood. French Avenue Haydan and Byredo Accord Oud have a close profile.

Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy feminine scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on the skin and fills the space around you. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear comes last. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number also read it as classic. It opens on Turkish rose, and the heart of raspberry, blackcurrant and clove fills the floral core with a fruity, spicy sweetness. In the base, patchouli, frankincense and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, resinous and slightly smoky footing. An earthy, oriental warmth runs through the dry-down.

Babycat

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Babycat is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the sharpness of black pepper and pink pepper against soft vanilla and suede. The top notes are elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper, so it opens spicy and resinous. Frankincense, saffron and frankincense resin form the heart, giving it a smoky, oriental air. Cedarwood, vanilla and suede settle at the base; the gourmand, creamy side takes over, with a leathery trace behind it. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and feminine in equal measure. Rifaaqat and Tomcat have a close profile.

Zino (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Davidoff · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Zino Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character on a woody, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and very few choose summer. Evening is the most-voted occasion, with daily, leisure, night out and business close behind. Half of those who voted call it masculine, and most of the rest call it classic. It opens with bergamot, lavender, clary sage and rosewood. Rose, jasmine and geranium give the heart a soft floral side. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla sweeten it and settle into a warm, resinous woodiness. Gucci Gucci pour Homme and Aigner Free Life have a close profile.

Amber Star

8.6

Xerjoff · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Amber Star is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent in which myrrh, sandalwood, benzoin and Bourbon vanilla take the lead. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Votes on character lean masculine, with a sizeable feminine share as well. It opens with cedarwood, ylang-ylang and amber. Towards the heart, myrrh, gurjum balsam and gaiac wood build a woody, resinous base. In the base, opoponax, sandalwood, benzoin and Bourbon vanilla carry it into a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness.

Shalimar (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain · 1986

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky oriental with a floral heart and powdery texture, best suited to cool evenings. It opens with blossoms and bergamot for a citrus brightness, then rose, jasmine and iris form a floral core. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and balsamic notes sweeten it and carry it into a warm, resinous, powdery finish. Spicy, woody and animal touches deepen that sweetness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. It reads feminine and classic. Harry Lehmann Toledo and Guerlain Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Dior Homme (2020) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Dior Homme (2020) Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer works too. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure, with evening and night out chosen less often. Voters call it masculine and modern first. The top is elemi resin, bergamot and pink pepper: the bergamot brings freshness and the pepper a light spice. Atlas cedar and patchouli form a woody heart. Haitian vetiver and musk soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, resinous and clean-lined.

Air Tiger

7.0

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Marc Gebauer Air Tiger is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance, with cardamom, leather and labdanum leading the way. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. The top holds cardamom, juniper and Sicilian lemon, with the lemon only brightening the opening a little. In the heart, leather, iris, cedar and patchouli take over. The base of labdanum, amber and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish. The accords add a smoky, earthy edge. Dior Leather Oud and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

Antaeus (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1981

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Antaeus Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery chypre with a dry, earthy, masculine character. It opens with myrrh, lemon, coriander and bergamot, then moves into thyme, basil and rose at the heart. Patchouli, oakmoss and labdanum dominate the base, while castoreum deepens the animal and resinous side. The overall impression is dry, earthy and austere. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Blast from the Past and Daniel Hechter Caractère (Eau de Toilette).

Bois d'Argent (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Dior · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dior Bois d'Argent Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky unisex scent built around Yemenite frankincense, patchouli and iris absolute. It opens on Yemenite frankincense, which gives a resinous, smoky air. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Somalian myrrh and Florentine iris absolute add a powdery, floral weight. The base holds woody notes, amber, white musk, honey and leather; the honey sweetens it and lends a creamy softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer. Occasions are spread evenly across business, daily wear and evening. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine.

Boss Bottled Absolu

8.4

Hugo Boss · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around leather and frankincense, warmed by patchouli and myrrh absolute. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with leather and frankincense, smoky and resinous. At the heart, patchouli and myrrh absolute settle it onto a woody, oriental base, with the sweetness softening things in the background. Davana and cedarwood leave a warm, dry trail. Bentley for Men Intense and Berlin Leder 6·9 have a close profile.

Richwood

8.4

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Richwood is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into amber and vanilla. It starts with mandarin orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant bud adding a fruity edge. Rose absolute and geranium leaf give the heart a soft floral touch, while amber, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli carry the base into a resinous, creamy, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for night outs and evenings. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Emir Fascination have a close profile.

African Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Memo Paris · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris African Leather Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy leather-and-oud scent for autumn and winter evenings, worn by anyone who likes it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and summer is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. Its animal and resinous side suits people who like a dense fragrance. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, pink pepper, Egyptian geranium and saffron, a spicy start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, cinnamon and rose add sweetness and an earthy depth. The base is led by oud, leather and amber, drying down woody, leathery and warm.

Amber Aoud (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, lime and lemon, and its heart carries May rose, fig and jasmine. In the base, oud, ambergris, benzoin, cinnamon and saffron take over; the floral side turns woody and oriental, with an animal edge underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear sit well behind. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine votes are far from rare. Roja Parfums Aoud and Ministry of Oud Amber Oud have a close profile.

Epic Man

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Epic Man is a clearly masculine fragrance that sets a spicy, resinous and woody character on a leathery, smoky base. Saffron, cardamom, cumin and pink pepper open it hard and spicy, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous weight. The base leans on patchouli, oud, leather and cedarwood, with castoreum and musk finishing it in an animalic, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Zimaya Icon and Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather have a close profile.

Au Coeur du Désert

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with spices and citrus notes and settles into amber, patchouli and woody notes. The top is spices and citrus notes, with amber at the heart. The base brings woody notes, patchouli, balsamic notes and ambergris. The accords build a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character, and earthy and smoky tones deepen it without making it harsh. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daytime and office wear chosen less often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Un Thé au Sahara and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Pardon (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Nasomatto · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Serge Lutens · 1993

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Serge Lutens Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built on amber, patchouli and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, with a classic character coming through as well. The scent moves as a single warm, dense block. Amber and vanilla bring the sweetness, while patchouli adds a woody, smoky depth. Spice and resin temper the sweetness and pull it towards a dry, oriental feel. Adopt' Ambre Talisman and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.

This Is Him!

7.8

Zadig & Voltaire · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Black pepper and grapefruit give it a sharp, fresh start. In the heart, frankincense and vanilla bring a resinous, creamy sweetness. Sandalwood forms a woody base underneath, and a smoky edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and also works for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Acqua di Hamburg Hafen and Tertia Sensu Essential Only for Men have a close profile.

Halfeti

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Halfeti is a unisex fragrance with a warm, resinous character, where spice, oud and leather sit over a floral and green opening. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Mugwort, bergamot, green notes and grapefruit open it fresh. The heart brings cumin, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into oud, leather, amber and vanilla, sweet, woody and resinous.

Encre Noire à L'Extrême

7.9

Lalique · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême is a green, woody, smoky fragrance for men, built around vetiver, frankincense and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out, and also works for business and daily wear. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. It opens with elemi resin, bergamot and cypress, fresh, green and slightly bitter. In the heart, frankincense, iris and two kinds of vetiver set an earthy, smoky woodiness. In the base, benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood soften that dry line with a resinous warmth. Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique share a close profile.

Dior Homme Sport (2021)

8.1

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Dior Homme Sport is a clean masculine scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a spicy, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it masculine, with a modern streak. The top is Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon and aldehydes, which gives a fresh opening. Elemi resin and pink pepper add a spicy warmth in the heart. The base of amber, woods and frankincense leaves a woody, resinous finish. Dior Dior Homme (2020) Eau de Toilette and Flair M115 have a close profile.

1888

8.2

Casamorati · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Casamorati 1888 is a floral-oriental men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron and carnation against sweet neroli and warm sandalwood. It opens with Persian saffron, carnation, coriander and green pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Moroccan neroli and Indonesian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart, and Mysore sandalwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boadicea the Victorious Ardent and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.