The Perfume Library

Honos

8.1

Gentlemen's Tonic · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gentlemen's Tonic Honos is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper, black pepper and bergamot and carries lavender and warm spices into its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and citrusy, with the peppers sharpening the bergamot. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon, clary sage and nutmeg turn it spicy and slightly green, in a fougère manner. Sandalwood, amber, musk and frankincense soften the base, leaving a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring just ahead, and favor business, leisure and daily wear. Most voters call it masculine, while others see it as classic or modern. Milano Cento Milano Cento and Penhaligon's Endymion have a close profile.

Sinsa

7.7

Gentlemen's Tonic · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gentlemen's Tonic Sinsa is a men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with the warmth of spice and tobacco, fresh at first and drifting sweeter; it has been discontinued. Black pepper, grapefruit and bergamot open it fresh and sharp. Towards the heart, jasmine and cinnamon come in, with spices adding warmth. The base lays down a woody footing of vetiver, leather and tobacco, which vanilla and amber turn creamy and gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer further behind. It suits daytime, work and leisure about as much as evenings out. Xerjoff Torino23 and WA:IT Haru have a close profile.

Junzi

7.5

Gentlemen's Tonic · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gentlemen's Tonic Junzi is a fresh, green and powdery men's fragrance led by citrus and lavender; it has been discontinued, but its clean character suits daytime and the office. It opens with bergamot, cognac, lemon grass and black pepper, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart of rose, lavender and clary sage adds a soft, lightly powdery floral note. Vetiver, cedarwood and moss build a woody, green base, while amber and musk take the edge off with a little sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and business are the occasions voted most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It is made for men. Penhaligon's Lavandula and David Beckham Refined Woods have a close profile.