The Perfume Library

1805 (Cologne)

7.2

Truefitt & Hill · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Truefitt & Hill 1805 is a fresh, citrusy men's cologne that leans towards spring and summer days and sits easily in the office or everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, business and leisure wear leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Lemon, white honeydew melon and bergamot open it with a fruity, citrus freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily add a soft floral touch, while spices and moss pull it towards green and lightly spicy. Amberwood and musk leave a soft, woody base. Floris JF and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Trafalgar (Cologne)

7.5

Truefitt & Hill · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy and green men's cologne, with a light spice and woody base that suits easy everyday wear. It opens with orange, lemon grass and bergamot, giving a bright, fruity start. Lavender, clove and nutmeg add a warm, spicy heart. It dries down onto cedarwood, musk and amber, a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and classic.

West Indian Limes (Cologne)

7.3

Truefitt & Hill

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes (Cologne) is a fresh, green cologne led by lime and bergamot, described as unisex. Lime and bergamot open with a sharp, bright citrus lift. Lilac, rose, lavender and apple give the heart a floral and fruity softness, and orange blossom sits in the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with faint spicy and woody touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine.

Grafton (Cologne)

7.3

Truefitt & Hill

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Truefitt & Hill Grafton (Cologne) is a fresh, green and spicy men's fougère built around basil, lavender and bergamot, suited to daytime, work and leisure. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Business, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, and most voters find it masculine and classic. The top notes of basil, aniseed, lavender and bergamot give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, carnation, cinnamon and geranium carry the spice and greenery forward. The base of sandalwood, amber, leather and tonka bean dries down woody and warm. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz have a close profile.

Spanish Leather (Cologne)

7.2

Truefitt & Hill · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Truefitt & Hill Spanish Leather is a cologne for men that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a leathery, woody base, with a classic feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, while business, evening and leisure wear are about equally favoured. Most votes call it masculine or classic. The top of pimento, bergamot and orange gives a fresh, lightly spiced start. In the heart, cinnamon, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build a woody body, while rose and orris root soften the floral side. At the base, tonka bean, amber, vanilla and musk leave a sweet, earthy warmth. Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio for Men and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Freshman (Cologne)

6.3

Truefitt & Hill

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Truefitt & Hill Freshman is a fresh, citrusy cologne for men that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mint and rosemary, softened by orange blossom. In the heart, clary sage, lily of the valley and jasmine add a floral touch. The base of cedar, sandalwood, moss, musk and amber settles it onto a woody, warm footing. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with aquatic and spicy tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most voters see it as masculine and classic. Kenzo pour Homme and Polo Sport have a close profile.

Sandalwood

7.1

Truefitt & Hill

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that settles into a green, sweet and woody base, with a classic feel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and keeps company through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer next, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Half of the voters call it masculine and a quarter call it classic. It opens with herbaceous notes, lemon, bergamot and melon for a cool, bright start. Lavender, geranium, rose and lily of the valley soften that freshness in the heart. Sandalwood, musk, amber and tonka bean form a sweet, woody base.

Apsley

7.5

Truefitt & Hill · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Truefitt & Hill Apsley is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits the office and everyday wear. Apsley wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, while few choose winter. It is recommended mostly for business, daily and leisure wear, with evening and night out further back. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and pepper, bright with a light spiciness. In the heart, vetiver, lavender and jasmine bring a green, airy feel. The base of patchouli, musk and cedarwood dries down woody and slightly resinous. Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul and Florame Fraîcheur Boisée have a close profile.

Clubman (Cologne)

5.9

Truefitt & Hill

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Truefitt & Hill Clubman Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that opens with lavender, mint and bergamot and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light rather than heavy trail. Voters split almost evenly between spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing. Leisure, daytime and office wear lead, and evening gets votes too. The top notes of lavender, mint, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot give a green, aquatic freshness. In the heart, rose, carnation, patchouli and cinnamon add a floral, spicy touch. In the base, musk, vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten and soften the scent. Parfums de Marly Darley and Eisenberg Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Mayfair

6.1

Truefitt & Hill

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Truefitt & Hill Mayfair is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by lemon, bergamot and rosemary. The top is lemon, bergamot, rosemary and mandarin orange, opening bright, green and lightly fruity. The heart of lavender, neroli and jasmine adds a soft floral touch, and musk in the base keeps that freshness on a calm footing. Spicy and woody accents stay in the background. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Floris 1976 and Nicolaï Cologne Sologne have a close profile.

Truefitt & Hill · 2024

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Truefitt & Hill · 2024