The Perfume Library

29 perfumes

1 - Agua Vetiver

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Claus Porto 1 - Agua Vetiver is a fresh, green scent with woody, earthy and lightly resinous depth, suited to spring and summer days and to the office. It opens with bergamot, lavender and galbanum, giving a clean, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, pine needle, Haitian vetiver and eucalyptus keep the coolness going, while Irish moss, cedar and amber settle it onto an earthy, woody, resinous base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Perfumer H Moss and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.

4 - Agua Clementina

7.6

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto 4 - Agua Clementina is a fresh, citrusy and lightly green unisex scent that suits warm days and relaxed wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, with evening use less common. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens bright with grapefruit, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot. The heart brings orange blossom, petitgrain and lavender, adding a soft floral, green touch, and musk keeps the base clean. Fruity and slightly spicy details sit in the background. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

3 - Agua Fougère

7.2

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Claus Porto 3 - Agua Fougère is a fresh, green unisex fougère that opens with citrus and spice and settles into woody, resinous warmth. Galbanum, pine needle and geranium give a sharp, green freshness at first. Jasmine and pepper sit in the heart, the jasmine softening the greenery while the pepper adds a light spice. In the base, cedarwood, Irish moss and frankincense dry the scent down to a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine, and it has a classic fougère feel. Maison Margiela (untitled) and Truefitt & Hill Apsley have a close profile.

5 - Agua Porto

7.4

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Claus Porto 5 - Agua Porto is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that opens on bergamot, orange and petitgrain before juniper and cypress arrive. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It sits closest to daily, office and leisure wear; voters lean towards calling it masculine, though some find it feminine. The top is a bright citrus run of bergamot, orange, petitgrain and lemon. The heart turns green, lightly spicy and woody with juniper, cypress and galbanum. In the base, Irish moss, musk and amber soften it and dry it down. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Boadicea the Victorious Energizer have a close profile.

2 - Agua Geranium

7.2

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto 2 - Agua Geranium is a fresh, green unisex fougère, with citrus brightness, geranium leaf and earthy woods that suit easy everyday wear. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen mainly for daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine or classic. It opens with bergamot, lavender and angelica root, a bright start. In the heart, rose, geranium leaf and clove add a floral and spicy side. The base of moss, patchouli and vetiver sets an earthy, woody ground, softened by tonka bean and musk. Etro New Tradition and Gravel American Dream have a close profile.

6 - Agua Flores

7.0

Claus Porto · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto 6 - Agua Flores is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon with a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom, settling into a sweet, woody base. It opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon and angelica. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and water lily carry the floral side, while black pepper and orris root add a spicy, earthy edge. Vetiver, suede, tonka bean, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten the base and give it a leathery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair number find it masculine.

Classic Scent (After Shave)

8.0

Claus Porto

Fresh · Citrus · Green

After Shave

Claus Porto Classic Scent (After Shave) is a fresh, green and woody aftershave for men, built around bergamot, neroli and vetiver. It opens with bergamot, neroli and patchouli, so the citrus and green side comes first. Woods, violet and lavender follow in the heart, adding a soft, powdery and lightly spicy touch. Vetiver and musk sit underneath, leaving an earthy, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the few voters who rated it score it above average. It suits those who want a light, clean trace after shaving.

Black Edition

8.0

Claus Porto · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Claus Porto Black Edition is a fougère for men that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spice, wood and earth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, and most of those who voted score each highly, though the number of votes is small. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. It opens with lemon, juniper berry and bergamot. Cardamom, cocoa and nutmeg then move the heart toward a spicy, creamy sweetness. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli and tonka bean give it a woody, earthy footing. Aaron Terence Hughes Maverick and Oriflame Be the Legend have a close profile.

Alto Mar

7.4

Claus Porto · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Claus Porto Alto Mar is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent that opens with aniseed, calone and mint. The top notes bring an aniseed, calone and mint coolness, while jasmine, rosemary and absinth in the heart add a spicy edge to the green character. In the base, vetiver, cashmere wood and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, creamy ground, and the synthetic accord keeps the whole thing clean and watery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and business, with some nights out as well. La Rive Distant Wave and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

No. 3 Spiced Citrus

7.5

Claus Porto · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto No. 3 Spiced Citrus is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around lime, coriander and spices; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a whole: lime brings the brightness, while coriander and spices add a sharp warmth. Vervain gives a soft, floral greenness, and frankincense with woody notes settles it onto a dry footing. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral, fruity, spicy and woody sides in support. Claus Porto Spiced Citrus and Mancera Kumkat Wood have a close profile.

No. 2 Oak Moss

6.7

Claus Porto · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto No. 2 Oak Moss is a fresh, green men's scent built around oakmoss, green leaves and hay. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Oakmoss lays an earthy, woody ground, green leaves brighten it, and hay adds a faint dryness. Citrus and floral touches soften the greenery, while the spicy and fruity accords stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. The votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It has been discontinued. Arket Oakmoss and WienerBlut Klubwasser have a close profile.

No. 1 Orange Amber

7.5

Claus Porto · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto No. 1 Orange Amber is a fresh, lightly sweet scent for men that sets bright citrus against the soft warmth of amber; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and bergamot give the scent its bright face, while amber and musk wrap and soften that freshness from underneath. Beside the fresh, citrus core, floral, aquatic and green tones come forward, and the fruity, sweet side adds a gentle sugariness. Spicy, powdery, resinous and earthy touches stay in the background and keep the blend from feeling too light. The notes read as one whole: clean, luminous and slowly sweetening, a citrus and amber blend. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Le Parfum

8.1

Claus Porto · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Claus Porto Le Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of orange, bergamot and lemon with watermelon and green fig. Longevity and sillage both come out at a moderate level, though with few ratings behind them these figures are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. No season or occasion preferences are available, so nothing more can be said on when to wear it. The top notes of orange, bergamot and lemon give a fresh, citrusy opening. In the heart, watermelon and green fig add a fruity, green softness. The base of cedarwood, cistus absolute, angelica seed and frankincense settles it onto a woody, spicy and resinous footing.