The Perfume Library

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Homme is a fresh, floral men's fragrance that sets Bulgarian rose and spices against earthy Indonesian patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though it also works for leisure and daytime. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh and floral, with rose sweetness folded into the spices and the green bite of mugwort staying in the background. Patchouli lays a woody, powdery base, and oriental tones add warmth to the blend.

Coco (Eau de Parfum)

Chanel · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a clearly feminine character, best suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and pimento, a bright spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon lead, with ylang-ylang and iris softening the floral part. The base builds a sweet, resinous warmth from benzoin, honey, amber and tonka bean, while civet and musk add an animal depth and a powdery, woody trace remains. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and choose it for evenings and nights out; few wear it in summer. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and classic.

Bohemian Lime

Goldfield & Banks · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, green citrus of finger lime and Italian bergamot on a woody base. It stays citrus-led from start to finish: finger lime and bergamot give a bright, slightly fruity freshness, while coriander seed adds a spicy edge. Atlas cedar, Australian sandalwood and Haitian vetiver temper that sparkle with a dry, woody balance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More voters call it masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Perfumer H Rhubarb and Caron Yuzu Man have a close profile.

Psychedelic Love

Initio · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Psychedelic Love is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. It is sold as unisex, though voters read it as mostly feminine. Rose and heliotropin draw a floral, powdery frame; vanilla and almond carry it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Patchouli and myrrh add a woody, spicy depth, while bergamot and hedione lift that richness slightly. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Aphrodisiac and Fragonard Rose Ambre.

Guilty Absolute pour Homme

Gucci · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Gucci Guilty Absolute pour Homme is a woody, spicy and leathery men's fragrance built around Goldenwood®, patchouli and Woodleather®, and it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece: Goldenwood®, patchouli, Nootka cypress, Woodleather® and vetiver. It is woody and spicy with earthy and resinous sides, a smoky, leathery edge gives it a dry, firm character, and an animal accord adds warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Initio Divine Attraction and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Monsieur. have a close profile.

Armani Code pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

Giorgio Armani · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Armani Code pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a distinctly feminine scent in which citrus and orange blossom settle into a sweet, spicy, powdery base. It opens fresh with Italian bitter orange and African orange blossom. In the heart, ginger adds spice while Tunisian orange blossom absolute and jasmine sambac carry the floral side. Vanilla, honey and sandalwood sweeten the base and turn it woody and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though daytime wear is common too. Most voters read it as feminine. Dior Dior Addict and Etro Magot have a close profile.

L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards everyday wear. It reads as feminine and classic. Aniseed and bergamot open it, then carnation and neroli set the floral heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, iris, benzoin and violet sweetens it into a powdery, woody, spicy warmth. Guerlain Samsara and Métalys have a close profile.

On the Beach

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton On the Beach is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly spicy character that suits summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably on either. Japanese yuzu's citrus meets the floral side of Tunisian neroli. Thyme and rosemary add a green, herbal edge, pink pepper and clove keep the spice light, and cypress brings a dry greenness. Fruity and sweet touches soften the coolness. Néroli Amara and Imagination have a close profile.

Tobacco Honey

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tobacco Honey is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around honey, tobacco and vanilla. Honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, while tobacco and oud give it a smoky depth. Aniseed and clove add a spicy edge, and sandalwood, tonka bean and sesame pull it towards a woody, gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Volaré Honey Tobacco and Ucca Vanille de Agar have a close profile.

Green Tea (Eau Parfumée)

Elizabeth Arden · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent that pairs bergamot and lemon with green tea. Bergamot and lemon open bright and crisp. The heart brings jasmine, green tea and celery seed, so the floral side turns green and lightly spicy. Amber, oakmoss and musk close it quietly and cleanly. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. It reads feminine. Calvin Klein CK One and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Intense have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme Oud Noir

Versace · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Versace pour Homme Oud Noir is a spicy, sweet and smoky masculine scent built around oud and patchouli, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with pepper, bitter orange and neroli, which give a light freshness. In the heart, saffron, cardamom and frankincense bring a spicy, resinous warmth. The base settles on oud, patchouli and leatherwood, an earthy, woody ground, with sweetness softening the scent throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads masculine and classic. Harry Lehmann Oud and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir have a close profile.

Dior Homme Parfum (2024)

6.0

Dior · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dior Homme Parfum (2024) is a floral, sweet and powdery men's scent with a creamy softness, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear get fewer votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. The notes blend into one smooth line: iris and orris root build a powdery floral core, while coumarin and hay add a sweet warmth. Patchouli, vetiver and amberwood carry the woody base, with a spicy touch staying in the background. There is a synthetic edge to it, and the whole stays soft and creamy. Prada Luna Rossa Black and S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a masculine scent for autumn and winter evenings, its spicy, woody side softened by sweetness. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading while business and daily use trail behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most people read it as masculine and modern. Pepper, aniseed and bergamot open fresh and spicy. Lavender, fruits and labdanum form the heart, and in the base vetiver, patchouli and vanilla add a sweet warmth over a woody footing. Santini Cosmetic Luis XIV. and Orientica Royal Bleu have a close profile.

Sorriso

Profumum Roma · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Profumum Roma Sorriso is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on dark chocolate and vanilla, with bitter orange and tropical woods alongside. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is less at home in an office. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine, so it reads as unisex. Dark chocolate and vanilla form the core: sweet, creamy and slightly powdery. Bitter orange gives that sweetness a sharp edge, while tropical woods add a woody, spicy base. An oriental warmth runs through the whole scent.

La Belle Le Parfum

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with pear, with jasmine and vanilla at the heart. In the base, tonka bean and musk settle that sweetness onto a creamy, powdery floor. The floral and fruity sides stay present, and a spicy touch strengthens the oriental feel. Jeroboam Insulo and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy have a close profile.

Wonderwood

Comme des Garçons · 2010

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Wonderwood is a masculine woody scent that moves from a fresh, green start into smoky, resinous depth, and it suits autumn and winter best. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is easy enough for leisure hours, evenings and workdays. Longevity is good and projection moderate. Many read it as masculine, while others call it classic or modern. Nutmeg, Somalian frankincense, Madagascar pepper and bergamot keep the opening spicy and bright. Cedarwood, gaiac wood and caraway shape the middle, and sandalwood, oud and vetiver leave a dry, earthy woodiness underneath. A green, synthetic edge lends it an airy feel.

Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette)

Prada · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Luna Rossa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bitter orange and lavender absolute, easy to wear for leisure, daily life and the office. It opens with the tart brightness of bitter orange alongside the aromatic edge of lavender. In the heart, nana mint and clary sage pull that freshness in a green, floral direction. The base of ambrette seed absolute and ambroxan softens everything into a woody, slightly powdery finish, with aquatic and sweet touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so people close by notice it without the scent filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It reads as masculine and modern. Valentino Valentino Uomo Acqua and Bentley Bentley for Men Azure have a close profile.

Narcotic Delight

Initio · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Narcotic Delight is a unisex scent where fruity cherry sweetness meets the smoky warmth of tobacco and cognac, with a strong gourmand streak. Cherry and vanilla give it a creamy, sugary body. Cognac and tobacco pull that toward a smoky, woody tone, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice to temper the sweetness and hedione lifts the blend slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Initio Side Effect and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Dolce & Gabbana · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance made for spring and summer days. It opens on grapefruit zest, bergamot and lemon, with fresh and aquatic accords keeping the citrus light. In the heart, Brazilian rosewood, pepper and rosemary add a spicy, woody edge. The base of musk, patchouli, frankincense and oakmoss settles underneath, while the fruity and synthetic touches stay on top of that woody footing. Most voters pick summer first, then spring. Daily and leisure wear lead, with sport and business following, and evening is rarely chosen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the wearer. Most voters call it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Zest and Lanvin L'Homme Sport have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme II (Eau de Toilette)

Gucci · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gucci pour Homme II Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of violet leaf and bergamot through a spiced heart of black tea to a base of myrrh and tobacco. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most common settings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Violet leaf and bergamot give it a green, fresh start. In the heart, black tea, cinnamon and pimento bring a sweet spice, with a floral and powdery side coming through. In the base, myrrh, tobacco, white musk and olive wood settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Art of Arabia I

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot and mint. The heart of ginger, lavender and black tea gives it an aquatic, green feel, and the base of ambroxan, frankincense and cinnamon sweetens it with a soft spice. Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense and Victory Radiant have a close profile.

Kobe

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Kobe is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, citrusy florals of orange, neroli and orange blossom against the sweet warmth of tonka bean and amber. Orange, Florida bergamot and Spanish labdanum lead the top, while orange blossom, neroli and Paraguayan petigrain give the heart a green, floral freshness. In the base, musk, tonka bean, amber and Brazilian rosewood sweeten the scent and dry it down woody and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it classic. Thameen Patiala and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

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