The Perfume Library

Myslf

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot leaf and Calabrian bergamot with Tunisian orange blossom absolute, settling on patchouli and woods. Citrus and fresh accords lead: the two bergamot notes give a bright start, then the orange blossom adds a soft, sweet floral touch. The base of Indonesian patchouli, woods and Ambrofix dries down spicy and woody, with a clean, synthetic edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Many describe it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum and Prada Paradigme.

Rehab

8.3

Initio · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Initio Rehab is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also works for the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with a slight edge to masculine. The scent reads as one piece rather than stages: sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, creamy base, softened by musk. Black pepper adds spice, bergamot and lavender bring some freshness, and cedarwood keeps it dry. Hedione lightens the sweet, floral side.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Spicebomb

7.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Grapefruit, pink pepper and bergamot open cool and lively. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron and chili build a warm spice layer. Leather, vetiver and tobacco leave a woody, leathery base, while the fresh, gourmand and oriental sides of the accords stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Königstein Live by Night and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Dark have a close profile.

The Dreamer (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace The Dreamer Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that opens with tarragon and juniper and softens into iris and lily at the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Most voters read it as masculine, and a smaller group as classic. The top notes of tarragon, juniper and artemisia give a crisp, lightly spicy, green start. In the heart, iris, lily and flax add a powdery, floral softness. The base of tobacco flower and amber turns it sweeter and dries it down warm and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Invictus (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Rabanne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear come first, with sport and business close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with marine notes and grapefruit, giving an aquatic, fruity, slightly sweet freshness. Bay leaf and jasmine sit in the heart, while patchouli, oakmoss, ambergris and gaiac wood give the base a woody footing. Sober Mercury No̱ 80 and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

Liam / ليام

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Liam / ليام is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with black tea, fig and cardamom and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It is worn from daily and leisure hours to evenings and nights out, and reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also substantial. The top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom give a fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, iris and labdanum build a woody, powdery middle. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy and warm. Al Wataniah Massad and Amouage Lustre have a close profile.

Interlude Man

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Interlude Man opens with bergamot, pimento and oregano and settles into oud, patchouli and leather, a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance for men. The top notes of bergamot, pimento and oregano give a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, frankincense, amber, opoponax and cistus add a resinous warmth. The base of oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood makes it woody, earthy and smoky, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude 53 and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Versace · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with neroli, bergamot, lemon and bitter orange leaf, which give it a bright, clean start. The heart of hyacinth, geranium, clary sage and cedarwood is floral and woody, with aquatic and spicy touches alongside. Musk, tonka bean, mineral amber and oud soften and settle the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, office and sport. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Aqualis Brenton and Rasasi Hatem.

La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens on ginger, cardamom and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Ginger and cardamom bring spice at the start, lifted by the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, geranium and French lavender add a floral, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver and cedarwood settles it on a dry, woody footing. The fresh accord leads, while the sweet and oriental tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits daily wear. It reads as masculine and modern. La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Infinity Silver have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Issey Miyake · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon and nutmeg add a light spice, while water lily brings out the floral and aquatic side. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and amber settles it on a woody footing. Wolkenseifen Berlin and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

17 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that ties peony and damask rose to the spice of saffron and pink pepper. The top holds ylang-ylang, mint, saffron and white peach, with raspberry leaf adding a green, fruity edge. At the heart, pink pepper, nasturtium, peony and damask rose give a full floral core. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and styrax, an woody ground under a sweetness that stays in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer a little behind. Night out and evening draw the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Its profile is close to Rose of No Man's Land and Carios.

Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1990

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Égoïste Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and leathery men's fragrance in which rose, carnation and cinnamon meet tobacco, leather and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with mahogany, rosewood, mandarin orange and coriander, then turns floral and spicy in the heart with carnation, cinnamon and rose. Tobacco, sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla dominate the base, and the scent settles into a woody, oriental sweetness. Ishtara Assyria and Gucci Envy for Men have a close profile.

Megamare

7.4

Orto Parisi · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

Baraonda (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Nasomatto · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Club Black (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Mercedes-Benz · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy, smoky-woody backdrop. It opens with bergamot, and the heart brings frankincense and jasmine. The base is led by benzoin, vanilla, ambrox and woods, drying down creamy and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out are the most chosen occasions. Most see it as masculine. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Vanille Overload have a close profile.

Nefs

8.8

Nishane · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nishane Nefs is a unisex scent that wraps sweet, spicy and leathery tones in a floral veil, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on fig, honey and saffron, with violet and sage adding a faint floral and herbal edge to the sweetness. The heart holds rose, jasmine, osmanthus, geranium and nutmeg; the base is led by whisky, cinnamon, leather and oud, while vanilla and amber settle it into a creamy, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious and Scentiments Honey Oud have a close profile.

Chergui (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Serge Lutens · 2001

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Serge Lutens Chergui Eau de Parfum is a sweet, smoky and spicy scent built on Russian leather, immortelle and hay, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out. It is unisex, reading slightly more masculine than feminine. Russian leather and hay give it a dry, leathery frame, while immortelle sweetens it. The sweet and gourmand accords lead, with spice, resin and a powdery woodiness alongside. As a whole it feels warm and oriental. Serge Lutens Toison d'Or - Chergui and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

№ 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense)

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, built around cumin, cistus and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out; summer is the least picked season. It reads masculine to many, though it is also treated as unisex. It opens with cumin, coriander and petitgrain for a spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and cistus add a resinous warmth. As it dries, cedarwood, vetiver and ambergris leave a woody, earthy, smoky base, with the sweetness sitting on top. Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain (Solid Perfume) and Proraso Wood and Spice have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2017

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens spicy with cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaf. Sage sits in the heart, and vanilla and marron glacé carry the base into a creamy, sweet finish. The overall impression is synthetic-tinged, woody and oriental. Prouvé Spicy Wild and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.

Greenley

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Greenley is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, green apple and Sicilian bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading, while business and sport follow close behind. On character, it leans masculine, though a fair share of voters call it modern. It opens with the fruity brightness of mandarin, green apple and bergamot. In the heart, violet, cedarwood and petitgrain balance the sweetness with green. The base of musk, oakmoss and amberwood dries down soft and woody.

Silver Mountain Water

7.9

Creed · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Silver Mountain Water is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with citrus and green tones giving it a crisp feel. It opens with bergamot, orange, blackcurrant and galbanum, which together read citrusy, green and lightly fruity. Tea and ozonic notes carry the heart, and sandalwood and musk settle underneath, softening it into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Armaf Derby Club House Blanche and Creed Millésime Impérial have a close profile.

Le Beau Le Parfum

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails well behind. Leisure, a night out and evenings are the occasions mentioned most. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and fruity overall: pineapple and coconut bring a sweet, creamy note, with ginger and cypress keeping it lively. Sandalwood, tonka bean and ambergris build a creamy, woody base, while iris and patchouli stay in the background. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée

8.3

Givenchy · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that opens with Scotch whisky absolute and Italian bergamot, softened by iris and benzoin. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine and classic. The top pairs whisky with bergamot for a sweet, spicy warmth. In the heart, Siam benzoin, chestnut and iris turn it powdery and creamy. Patchouli, vetiver and Virginia cedar build a woody base. Dior Dior Homme Intense and Lattafa Khamrah have a close profile.