The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

Bravo Monsieur

El Ganso · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

El Ganso Bravo Monsieur is a woody, powdery men's fragrance that softens a floral and green core with spice and sweetness. It opens with cardamom, grapefruit, frankincense and violet, then moves to a heart of lavender, iris, papyrus and geranium that reads floral and green. The base of musk, cashmere wood and vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet footing, with sandalwood rounding out the woody side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as masculine. Bon Parfumeur 302 Ambre Iris Santal and Gucci The Virgin Violet have a close profile.

Sunday Mood

7.6

El Ganso · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

El Ganso Sunday Mood is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, lightly floral and aquatic feel, suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office also possible. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, pear, bergamot and black pepper, bright and slightly spicy. In the heart, mint, geranium and wild flowers keep it green and airy. Bourbon vetiver and cedar leave a calm, woody base. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport and Givenchy Play Sport have a close profile.

Friday Edition

7.9

El Ganso · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

El Ganso Friday Edition is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on aniseed, bergamot and cardamom. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Cabal pour Homme have a close profile. It starts fresh with aniseed and bergamot, while cardamom adds spice. In the heart, mint, sage and lavender carry that freshness on. The base of cashmere wood, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it and settles into a woody, powdery finish.

After Game

8.0

El Ganso · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

El Ganso After Game opens with green mandarin, basil and ginger, a fresh, green-leaning scent made for men. The top pairs green mandarin's citrus lift with basil and ginger, which add a spicy, herbal energy. Mint, petitgrain and green tea carry that coolness through the heart. Musk, blond woods and vetiver settle underneath as a soft woody base, with a clean, synthetic edge running throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, followed by sport and the office, while evening is chosen far less. It reads clearly masculine. Banana Republic Classic Green and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Limoncello Season

7.7

El Ganso · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

El Ganso Limoncello Season is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lemon, apple and ginger. It opens bright and lightly spicy with apple, lemon, ginger and elemi resin. In the heart, rose, patchouli and ozonic notes keep the freshness going with a green edge, and the base of moss, vanilla and musk softens it into a creamy, mildly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick leisure, daily wear and sport most often, with business and evening less so. Marketed as a men's fragrance, its clean, easy profile suits daytime wear.

Part Time Hero

7.3

El Ganso · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

El Ganso Part Time Hero opens with lemon, orange and bergamot, a fresh, green-leaning fragrance for men. The citrus keeps the opening bright. The heart brings plants, rose, lavender and juniper, and the scent turns aquatic and floral-green. Gaiac wood, musk and moss form a woody, lightly creamy base, with a faint fruity touch softening the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though only a few ratings back this up. It suits men who want something light, clean and easy for daily wear. Truefitt & Hill 1805 (Cologne) and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Like Father Like Son

7.7

El Ganso · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

El Ganso Like Father Like Son is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with floral and fruity touches that keep it light and airy. It opens with ginger, lemon and grapefruit, a sharp and lively citrus. In the heart, orange blossom, mint and pear come forward, adding a soft floral and slightly fruity note. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber lays a woody foundation without weighing down the fresh character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these are not definitive. It is presented as a men's fragrance and is rated well for its price. Pana Dora Forever Love and Maison Asrar Legacy have a close profile.