The Perfume Library

Imperial

8.0

Riggs · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Riggs Imperial is a men's fragrance that pairs a fruity, sweet gourmand character with a spicy, woody base, best suited to winter and autumn evenings. It opens on coconut and apple, sweet and fruity. In the heart, lily of the valley and cedarwood soften that sweetness and turn it woody. Amber and musk in the base leave a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with night outs and evenings leading. Most see it as masculine, with a modern side too. Serge Lutens Bois oriental and Hermès Ambre Narguilé have a close profile.

Cullinan

7.3

Riggs · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riggs Cullinan is a men's fragrance that opens with cinnamon, apple and lemon and sweetens into vanilla and patchouli, a fresh, fruity take on sweetness. Cullinan's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out, with daily and business wear close behind. It is classed as a men's perfume. The top of cinnamon, apple and lemon sets up a fresh, spicy fruit character. Lavender, violet and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart. The base of vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with the woody side staying in the background. Lou de Pre Great in Black and Afnan Perfumes 9pm have a close profile.

Lord

7.3

Riggs · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Riggs Lord is a sweet, spicy oriental for men, built around oud, resin and smoky woods. It opens with saffron and nutmeg, which give a warm, spiced start. In the heart, lavender, frankincense and oud bring out the resinous, smoky side. The base of cashmeran, patchouli and oakmoss grounds it in an earthy, leathery layer, while animal and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Value for money scores high. Its dense character reads as masculine. Zenogati Oudacious and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.

Honor

7.4

Riggs · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Riggs Honor is a men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and lemon and moves through clary sage, lavender and iris to a patchouli base, citrusy but sweet and powdery. Cardamom and lemon give it a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, clary sage, lavender and iris add a floral, powdery softness. Patchouli, tonka bean and vetiver then settle into a woody, creamy, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming a room. Most voters point to winter and fall, then spring, with summer well behind. Daily wear, business, evening and nights out all get similar support. It reads as masculine.

Valor

6.5

Riggs · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Riggs Valor is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around clove, roasted chestnut and vanilla. It opens with clove, roasted chestnut and pink pepper, so spice and a gourmand sweetness come through from the start. In the heart, orange blossom, benzoin and charred wood add a resinous, smoky depth. The base of cashmeran, vanilla and gaiac wood settles into a creamy, woody warmth, with an oriental feel and a distinctly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the longevity votes are few. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. Its sweet, smoky profile is close to Emir Camp Fire and Maison Margiela By the Fireplace.

Sceptre

7.2

Riggs · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Riggs Sceptre is a green, spicy men's fragrance that opens with violet leaf, saffron and cardamom and settles on leather and vetiver. The opening pairs the green freshness of violet leaf with the spice of saffron and cardamom. Jasmine and iris add a soft floral heart. In the base, leather, ambroxan and vetiver take over; the scent keeps its fresh, green character while drying down earthy, smoky and leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

Novus

7.2

Riggs · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riggs Novus is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy before settling onto a sweet, resinous and leathery base. Longevity and projection are both rated good, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes and should be read with caution. The fresh accords keep it easy to wear through the day, while the floral and sweet sides give it a softer character. Coriander, mandarin orange and pink pepper open with a citrusy, lightly spicy brightness. In the heart, benzoin, rose and lily of the valley add a gentle floral touch. The base of vanilla, suede and patchouli dries down woody, resinous and leathery.

Elysian

7.4

Riggs · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riggs Elysian is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, citrusy opening to a sweet, gourmand base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a trace nearby without filling a room. The vote count is small, so this is a tentative reading. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Rosemary, passion fruit and bergamot open fresh and fruity. In the heart, caramel, jasmine and cedarwood set the sweetness on a floral, woody footing. The base of sandalwood, leather and vanilla dries down creamy, powdery and faintly leathery. Zara Sublime Epoque and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Halcyon

7.8

Riggs · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riggs Halcyon is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on pepper, grapefruit and basil and settles into patchouli, vetiver and ambroxan. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, with longevity a little stronger. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so this text does not point it toward a particular time of year. Up top, pepper, grapefruit and basil give a fresh, green and spicy start. In the heart, magnolia adds a floral touch, pineapple a fruity one and clove a spicy warmth. The base of patchouli, vetiver and ambroxan leaves it woody and earthy, with powdery and animal tones staying in the background. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Czech & Speake Citrus Paradisi have a close profile.

Heritus

7.2

Riggs · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riggs Heritus is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot, saffron and cardamom and dries down to vetiver, leather and musk, pairing a fresh, floral side with a leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There aren't enough votes to say which seasons or occasions it suits, and it doesn't lean to either gender: it is unisex. The top is citrusy bergamot with spicy saffron and cardamom. In the heart, cashmeran, rose and violet add a soft floral touch. The base settles on vetiver, leather and musk. The accords point to a fresh, green, spicy and oriental mix, with a clearly synthetic edge.

Riggs · 2026

Green · Spicy · Woody

Riggs · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Riggs · 2025

Riggs · 2025

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