The Perfume Library

43 perfumes

Théorème pour Homme

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, softened by a fruity sweetness and settling into woods; it suits daytime wear. It opens with citrus notes, and the heart of amber and woods adds warmth. Patchouli and musk sit in the base, while the accords also carry a spicy touch and a slightly synthetic brightness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and business among the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Mugler Ice*Men have a close profile.

Penthouse Larvotto

8.4

Rue Broca

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rue Broca Penthouse Larvotto is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start into a sweet, powdery and creamy base, with floral and spicy touches along the way. Bergamot, coriander and violet leaf open it fresh and green. In the heart, black pepper, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral note while the spice stays present. The base of vanilla, ambergris and patchouli sweetens it and turns it woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits business and leisure wear. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Tux and Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum).

Nexa Immortal

8.0

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rue Broca Nexa Immortal is a fresh, lightly aquatic men's fragrance led by citrus and green accords, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business settings come well ahead of evening or night out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it modern or masculine, and some read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, apple and Calabrian bergamot open it fruity and crisp. In the heart, cedarwood, jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and cashmeran add a soft floral and woody touch. The base of oakmoss, musk, amberwood and tree moss dries it down on a green, woody footing. French Avenue Aether and Parfums de Marly Greenley have a close profile.

Penthouse Windsor

7.0

Rue Broca

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rue Broca Penthouse Windsor is a sweet, smoky and spicy masculine scent that leans towards autumn and winter and suits nights out and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening are the occasions it is worn for most. It reads mainly masculine, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens with oud, rose and benzoin, and the heart moves to leather, saffron and amberwood. Birch, frankincense and raspberry sit in the base. The result is a fruity, sweet body with woody, resinous, leathery and smoky layers, and animal and earthy touches in the background. The Woods Collection Royal Night and Abaco Shadow have a close profile.

Pride pour Homme

7.5

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rue Broca Pride pour Homme is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of lavender, apple and geranium with the warmth of patchouli, amber and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and winter, with summer and autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads clearly masculine. It opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with apple adding a fruity touch while lavender and geranium keep it bright. In the heart, patchouli, amber and sandalwood sweeten and warm it, bringing a spicy, oriental tone. Cedarwood, oakmoss and musk leave a soft, woody dry-down. There is a slightly synthetic edge to it. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Ibdaa for Men and Afnan Perfumes Ornament pour Homme have a close profile.

Touche pour Homme

7.7

Rue Broca

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rue Broca Touche pour Homme is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in fall and winter. It has a fruity, gourmand character. It opens with linden blossom, mint, blackcurrant and citrus notes for a fresh fruity touch. Orange blossom, musk and oriental spices come forward in the heart, while vanilla, cinnamon and precious woods settle it onto a creamy, woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with few votes for summer. Night out and evening wear lead, though it also works for daily use. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss The Scent Magnetic for Him and Rabanne 1 Million Black.

Théorème Matrix

8.0

Rue Broca · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rue Broca Théorème Matrix is a men's fragrance that opens citrusy and green, then settles onto a woody, lightly smoky base. Grapefruit, bergamot, pineapple and blackcurrant give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, patchouli, lavender and cedar bring floral and earthy sides together. The base of woody notes, saffron, musk and oakmoss dries down sweet, spicy and smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though that rests on few votes. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, with nights out, business and evenings close behind. It is also rated well for value. Nishane Hacivat and Parfums Vintage Haciventus have a close profile.

Hooked pour Homme

8.1

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rue Broca Hooked pour Homme is a gourmand fragrance for men that opens with clary sage and caramel and settles into vanilla, vetiver and tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score both high, though the sample is small. It is presented as a masculine scent and is seen as good value for money. Clary sage and caramel lead the top, giving a fresh yet sweet first impression. In the heart, amber, citrus notes and vanilla soften that sweetness. Woods, vetiver and tonka bean build a woody, earthy, creamy base. Beyond the fresh and citrus accords, there are floral, spicy and powdery touches.

Nexa Musée

8.6

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rue Broca Nexa Musée is a women's fragrance that links a fresh opening of tangerine, bergamot and pear to a floral heart of orange blossom and tuberose. The citrusy, fruity top notes give a bright start. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac come forward. In the base, vetiver, musk, vanilla and oakmoss soften the scent, leaving a sweet, powdery floral trail. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes makes that a limited sample. It is positioned as a feminine scent. La Rive Metaphor and Loewe Aire Sutileza Elixir have a close profile.

Pride Intense

7.2

Rue Broca

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Rue Broca Pride Intense is a unisex oriental that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spice and woody depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so that reading is tentative. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine, suiting men and women alike. It opens with pink pepper, ginger and bergamot, a spicy start with a touch of freshness. In the heart, clary sage and patchouli lay down a woody base. Vanilla, amber and musk take over in the base, turning the scent sweeter and softly powdery. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Ambre have a close profile.

R U Serious Her

8.3

Rue Broca

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rue Broca R U Serious Her is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, gourmand warmth, flexible enough for both daytime and evening. It opens with white blossoms, tuberose and poppy. In the heart, musk, pear and patchouli add a fruity softness and a faint earthy depth to the floral base. The base of musk, vanilla and vetiver settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it about equally for leisure, nights out and evenings, and nearly as often for daily and office wear. Its value for money is rated very high. Emanuel Ungaro for Her and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy have a close profile.

Penthouse Ginza

7.3

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rue Broca Penthouse Ginza is a fresh, citrusy fougère with a green, aquatic and slightly earthy character, presented as a men's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable at close range without filling the room. The ratings come from only a small number of votes, so treat them as a rough guide; those who rated it were pleased with the value for money. Bergamot and grapefruit open it with a bright citrus lift. Bay leaf, lavender and jasmine form a green, floral middle. In the base, ambergris, patchouli and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, earthy ground, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) and Nishane Hacivat share a close profile.

R U Serious Him

7.7

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rue Broca R U Serious Him is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening of apple, bergamot and blackcurrant to a smoky, floral heart of birch wood and rose. Apple and bergamot lead the top, with blackcurrant sweetening that freshness. In the heart, birch wood, rose and jasmine push the scent in a woody, smoky and floral direction. Musk, ambergris and patchouli dominate the base, while a spicy, slightly synthetic tone runs through the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and voters rate its value for money highly. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Not Only Intense have a close profile.

Hooked Azure

7.6

Rue Broca · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rue Broca Hooked Azure is a men's fragrance built around lavender, pear and cardamom, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. It opens with lavender and pear, while cardamom adds a spicy edge. In the heart, cinnamon, rosemary and peppermint keep the coolness going, and the sweet, spicy side becomes clearer. In the dry-down, vetiver, absinthe wormwood and amber settle the scent onto a green, softer base. Acqua di Parma Buongiorno and Le Couvent Aqua Solis have a close profile.

On Time pour Homme

8.0

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rue Broca On Time pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets green and aquatic touches on a woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes makes this only a rough indication. It is presented as a men's scent, and its fougère build keeps it close to classic masculine perfumes. Bergamot, ginger and juniper berry give a fresh, spicy opening; lavender and sage add a green, aromatic heart. Vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli then settle into a woody dry-down, with the sweet, fruity facets staying in the background. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Montblanc Legend Night have a close profile.

Pride My Oud

6.8

Rue Broca

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rue Broca Pride My Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg over a base of oud and saffron. Its sillage is rated moderate, and only a minority of voters find it strong. Nothing is known about its longevity, seasons or occasions. Voters rate its value for money highly, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Cinnamon and nutmeg lead in the top, giving a spicy, sweet start. Frankincense sits in the heart, with saffron, musk and oud in the base. The oriental, woody and smoky accords carry the weight, softened by sweet, gourmand and fruity touches.

L'Alliance Stellar

7.9

Rue Broca · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Rue Broca L'Alliance Stellar is a perfume for women that pairs frankincense, vetiver and rhubarb with a woody, resinous base. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes. It opens with frankincense, vetiver and rhubarb. Tonka bean, rose and amber sweeten the heart, and cedar, oud, sandalwood and amber leave a smoky, woody depth. Floral, green, fruity and spicy touches run through it. Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade and Motif Olfactif Voile D'encens have a close profile.