The Perfume Library

Boris Becker (Eau de Parfum)

1.0

LR · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

LR Boris Becker Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, orange and lemon, moves through lavender and thyme, and settles into patchouli and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and it is chosen for leisure, sport and business. It reads masculine and modern. The citrus notes lead, then marine notes, lavender and thyme form a green, spicy and fresh heart. Patchouli and sandalwood leave a woody base, and chypre is among its accords. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme and Dior Granville have a close profile.

Jungle Man (Eau de Parfum)

5.5

LR · 1994

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

LR Jungle Man Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fougère for men, pairing bergamot, mint and white genepi with a heart of clove, cardamom and lavender. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern. It opens cool and green with bergamot and mint, sharpened by white genepi. In the heart, clove and cardamom add spice while lavender keeps the fougère feel. It dries down on sandalwood, with tonka bean and vanilla adding a sweet edge.

Terminator (Eau de Parfum)

5.0

LR · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

LR Terminator Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether at the office or in leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and voters read it as masculine and modern. The top opens with cardamom and bergamot, the heart turns to eucalyptus and marine notes, and the base settles on woods, myrrh and cedarwood. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with a fruity, sweet side and a spicy, woody trace alongside. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.

Harem

5.8

LR · 1994

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

LR Harem pairs a sweet opening of chocolate, caramel and mandarin orange with a heart of patchouli, lotus and jasmine, in a gourmand oriental made for women. Most voters place Harem in autumn and winter. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is chocolate, caramel and mandarin orange: sweet and edible from the first spray. The heart brings patchouli, lotus and jasmine, with the floral side leading and spicy and woody touches in the background. Vanilla, amber and musk settle into a warm, powdery base, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Guido Maria Kretschmer for Men

8.0

LR · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

LR Guido Maria Kretschmer for Men is a men's fragrance that opens with tangerine, pink pepper and bergamot and settles into vanilla, vetiver and leather, with a sweet, spicy citrus character. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring after them. Evenings and nights out lead, though leisure and daily wear also suit it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these ratings cautiously. The top is bright, with tangerine and bergamot sharpened by pink pepper. In the heart, geranium, pepper and cashmere wood take over; vanilla sweetens the whole, while vetiver and leather form a dry, woody base. Floral and fruity touches also show in the accords.

Hawaii

7.0

LR · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LR Hawaii is a discontinued women's fragrance with a floral, sweet and spicy character. It opens with cinnamon, clove and bergamot, so spice comes first. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and sandalwood add a soft floral and woody feel. Vanilla, musk and tonka bean then pull the base towards a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and summer following, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Lalique Le Parfum and Lolita Lempicka L have a close profile.

Bruce Willis

5.0

LR · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

LR Bruce Willis is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with orange, grapefruit and green notes, then turns spicy and woody with vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures only a rough guide. It reads masculine. The citrus and green side leads. In the heart, spicy notes, geranium leaf and pepper add bite, and vetiver and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, earthy footing. The accords also include fruity and leathery touches. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Davidoff Horizon have a close profile.

Guido Maria Kretschmer for Women

6.2

LR · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LR Guido Maria Kretschmer for Women is a floral, fruity women's fragrance, sweet and creamy with a slight oriental touch, that sits close to everyday wear. It opens with pear, bergamot, plum and mandarin orange, a fresh, juicy fruit start. The heart turns floral with orange blossom, lotus, jasmine and rose. In the base, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and amber soften the scent into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have rated them, so treat that loosely. Voters pick it most for leisure, daytime and business wear, while evening and night out come lower. It reads as a women's fragrance. Annayake Mood for Tattoo Woman and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

Pseudonym

5.3

LR

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

LR Pseudonym is a fresh women's fragrance that pairs the fruity brightness of melon, peach and lychee with a floral heart of jasmine and violet. It opens sweet and juicy, with melon, peach and lychee leading. The heart brings jasmine, violet and water lily, while aquatic and powdery touches keep it light. A base of vetiver and sandalwood steadies the sweetness with a soft, woody foundation. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It stays light and simple, with a clearly feminine character.

Femme Noblesse

6.1

LR · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

LR Femme Noblesse is a floral-sweet women's fragrance that opens with honey, neroli and bergamot and softens into vanilla and sandalwood. The top is honey, neroli and bergamot; in the heart, rose, cinnamon and basil add spice and a faint green edge to the floral core. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss settles the scent on a woody, powdery, chypre-leaning foundation. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, kept in check by the spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Few people have rated it, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Roja Parfums Reckless and Gianfranco Ferré GFF Donna have a close profile.

Singapore

5.4

LR · 1990

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

LR Singapore is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built on cardamom, citrus fruits, vanilla and cedarwood, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Citrus fruits and cardamom give it a spicy lift, vanilla sweetens it into a creamy, powdery softness, and cedarwood adds a woody frame behind. The overall impression is oriental, sweet and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It was released as a men's scent, and its sweet, spicy character suggests cooler weather.

Rockin' Romance

6.1

LR · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LR Rockin' Romance is a fresh perfume for women that pairs the brightness of orange and lemon with a floral heart of gardenia, ylang-ylang and white rose. Voters find its longevity weak, though that view rests on only a handful of votes. It suits those who want something light for everyday wear rather than a strong, long-lasting trail. It opens with orange and lemon, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and white rose form a floral layer, kept light by aquatic and green touches. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood settles into a soft, powdery, woody warmth.

Antigua

6.4

LR · 1992

Floral · Green · Fruity

LR Antigua is a floral, green and slightly fruity women's fragrance built on jasmine, iris, rose and violet; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as a single floral bouquet, with jasmine, iris, rose and violet blending together. Floral and green accords lead, a fruity and sweet side softens them, and spicy and woody touches stay in the background. A powdery, creamy smoothness runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are tentative. It is marketed as a women's fragrance. Monotheme Extrait d'Iris and Plantes & Parfums Secret de Violette have a close profile.

Metropolitan Man (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

LR · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

LR Metropolitan Man Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base. Pepper, grapefruit and bergamot give the top a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, gaiac wood, cardamom and geranium add a dry, spiced turn. At the base, vetiver and cedarwood carry the woody frame while chocolate sweetens the scent and brings a gourmand, creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With its fresh citrus side and sweet base, it sits comfortably between daytime and evening wear.

Ralf Moeller

4.0

LR · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LR Ralf Moeller is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around citrus, lavender and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something that stays close to the skin and doesn't fill a room. It is made for men. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it fits best. It opens with citrus notes. The heart of rhubarb, violet, hyacinth and lavender adds a floral, lightly spicy middle. In the base, cedarwood and vetiver give it a dry, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and a little synthetic. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

LR Classics - Stockholm

4.5

LR

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

LR Classics - Stockholm is a fresh, citrusy scent for men, with aquatic and woody touches. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, while a spicy, woody side and a synthetic edge stay in the background. The notes read as a single whole: amber, cedarwood and white musk. Cedarwood adds a dry woodiness, amber warmth, and white musk a clean softness. Coach Coach Blue and Zoís Azure have a close profile.

Michael Schumacher (Eau de Parfum)

3.6

LR

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

LR Michael Schumacher Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and spicy edges, aimed at light everyday wear, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though only a few votes stand behind that. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and business settings, with sport and evening chosen less often. It reads masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and black pepper, bright and lightly spiced. Woods and iris form the heart, and ambergris and tonka bean soften the base as it dries. The overall feel is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic over a woody frame.

Bruce Willis Personal Edition

6.4

LR · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

LR Bruce Willis Personal Edition is a men's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and black pepper, with tobacco in the heart and leather and oud underneath. The opening is fresh, lightly fruity and spicy, led by citrus notes and black pepper. Aromatic notes and tobacco form the heart, while leather and oud give the base a woody, leathery weight. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as masculine. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) and David Beckham Beyond (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Monaco

5.0

LR

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

LR Monaco is a sweet, fruity men's fragrance with a spicy, oriental streak, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Only a few people have rated it, so treat that as a rough guide. There is no clear lean towards any particular season or occasion. The notes read as one blend rather than stages: amber and tobacco build a sweet, gourmand base, ginger adds spice, and orange blossom softens the fruity side. Synthetic and animal tones sit quietly in the background. Adopt' Marrakech Royal and Zara Warm Black have a close profile.

Dreams

6.1

LR · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

LR Dreams is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with hawthorn, iris and American plum; it has been discontinued. It starts with hawthorn, iris and American plum, which give it a fruity freshness. In the heart, heliotrope, green freesia and lily of the valley carry the floral side towards a powdery, sweet softness. Vetiver and musk set a lightly woody, oriental base, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Its longevity is rated good, though this rests on only a few votes. There is not enough information on its sillage or on the seasons and occasions it suits. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Its profile is close to Lancôme Trésor and Jil Sander Jil.

Ocean'Sky (Eau de Parfum)

4.4

LR · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

LR Ocean'Sky Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around citrus, mint and melon. It opens with citrus notes, then moves into a heart of mint and melon, where coolness meets a light fruity sweetness. Patchouli and cedarwood sit underneath and give it a woody base. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. It is classed as a men's fragrance and dates from 2010. Gammon C - The Black Drums and Hugo Boss Superman x Hugo have a close profile.

No Angels

4.1

LR · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

LR No Angels is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance built around green leaves, freesia and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The top is green leaves and freesia, and the heart brings jasmine, peony and water lily. Sandalwood and musk soften the base. The overall feel is fresh and floral, with fruity and sweet accords alongside and woody and powdery shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone wanting a light scent that stays close to the skin, though the small number of votes makes this a tentative reading. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty have a close profile.

Lovingly by Bruce Willis

7.2

LR · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

LR Lovingly by Bruce Willis is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with green and powdery touches that leave a soft, clean impression. The scent reads as a single whole. Citrus fruits and white blossoms give it a bright, floral face, while the green accord keeps that face lively. Sandalwood and musk stay in the background and settle everything onto a soft, powdery base. It is not heavy or sweet, and stays on a clean, floral line. Chanel Paris - Riviera and Kaloo Liliblue have a close profile.

Sensual Grace

7.3

LR · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LR Sensual Grace opens with hawthorn and plum, softens into iris, rose and heliotrope, and settles into a sweet vanilla and sandalwood base; it is a women's fragrance. Hawthorn and plum bring a fruity brightness at the start. In the heart, iris, rose and heliotrope form a floral, powdery surface, while gourmand notes add a creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves an oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though both scores rest on few votes. With its sweet, powdery character it reads clearly feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and Honoré Payan Fleuri have a close profile.