The Perfume Library

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac (Eau de Cologne)

7.8

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac · 1982

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Cologne

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Eau de Cologne is a men's fragrance that ties the green, fresh opening of juniper, basil and bergamot to darker woody notes such as cedarwood, patchouli and leather; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. It is picked most often for autumn, with the other seasons close behind. Daily wear, the office and evenings out all get similar weight. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though those ratings rest on few votes. It opens with juniper, basil and bergamot giving a green freshness. In the heart, pine needle, cedarwood and patchouli build a woody frame. The base of moss, leather and castoreum leaves an earthy, animal warmth, and the spicy, smoky accords add weight.

Vetiver (Eau de Cologne)

8.0

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Vetiver Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green and earthy men's scent that ties a citrus opening to a woody, resinous base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter less favored. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as classic. It opens with lemon, petitgrain and jasmine, light and airy. In the heart, bitter orange blossom and rose soften the green, earthy vetiver. Patchouli and oakmoss carry a dry, woody base, and vanilla adds a faint sweetness at the end. Detaille Aéroplane and Montale Vetiver Patchouli have a close profile.

Gendarme (Eau de Cologne)

7.4

Gendarme · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Gendarme Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine, though classic and modern are close behind. Lemon, lime and bergamot carry the scent, while jasmine and lilac add a soft floral side and lavender brings a green, lightly spicy touch. The fresh and aquatic accords lead, with a powdery trace in the background. Gendarme Carrière and Lush Dad's Garden Lemon Tree have a close profile.

Les Bains Guerbois 1885 (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Les Bains Guerbois · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Cologne

Les Bains Guerbois 1885 Eau de Cologne is a unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of cardamom and ginger against the woody, resinous warmth of patchouli, cedar and frankincense. Voters rate it moderate in both longevity and sillage. Spring leads, with autumn and summer close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Cardamom and ginger open it fresh and spicy. In the heart, patchouli, papyrus and cedar build a woody body; at the base, frankincense, musk and amber sweeten it and finish with a resinous warmth. A floral touch sits in the background.

Sport Fragrance for Men (Eau de Cologne)

8.1

Aigner · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Aigner Sport Fragrance for Men Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that suits daytime and warmer seasons. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon, lime, rosemary and lavender, bright and sharp at first. In the heart, galbanum, geranium, basil and pine needle bring a green, herbal character. The base of moss, cedarwood, musk and patchouli settles into a woody, powdery chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind. Daily wear, the office and sport come up most, evening much less. Most voters read it as masculine. Lancôme Trophée Lancôme pour le Sport and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

Cedro (Eau de Cologne)

6.8

Acca Kappa · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Cedro Eau de Cologne is a fresh cologne for men that suits spring and fall, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter well back. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business use next. It reads masculine. As a whole it is fresh, citrusy and green. Lemon, bergamot and petitgrain bring the brightness, and sage strengthens the green side. Cardamom and clove add a spicy warmth, while cedarwood gives a woody base. An aquatic coolness runs through it.

Glicine (Eau de Cologne)

7.2

Acca Kappa · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Glicine Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity and sweet side, made for women and light like a classic cologne. The top is exotic fruits, melon, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, so it opens bright and fruity. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, magnolia, wisteria and white lily. In the base, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber soften and sweeten it, leaving a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for business and daily wear, with leisure close behind. It has been discontinued. RP Majestic and Montale Diamond Flowers have a close profile.

Coastline (Eau de Cologne)

7.2

Hollister

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Hollister Coastline Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around woods, mandarin orange and sage, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange gives the scent its bright side, sage adds a green freshness, and woods lay a dry, woody base beneath them. The accords stay fresh, citrus and green, with a fruity, sweet softness and creamy, resinous and leathery touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business following close behind; few choose it for evenings or nights out. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver and Zara Wood Noir have a close profile.

Martinique for Men (Eau de Cologne)

7.2

Tommy Bahama

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Cologne

Tommy Bahama Martinique for Men Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with an aquatic, woody side that keeps it light and easygoing. Bergamot and lavender open it brightly, while pepper adds a dry spice. White woods and musk soften these and settle into a clean base. The accords also carry fruity and synthetic touches. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so treat that as a rough guide. Its light build suits everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Mercedes-Benz Man Blue and Light Blue pour Homme have a close profile.

Country (Eau de Cologne)

8.0

Henry M. Betrix · 1980

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Cologne

Iris (Eau de Cologne)

6.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

City (Eau de Cologne)

8.1

Henry M. Betrix · 1979

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Henry M. Betrix City Eau de Cologne is a masculine cologne that opens with lemon and bergamot lifted by aldehydes, then darkens into spice, vetiver and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads masculine, and its spicy, woody, leathery build leans towards cooler seasons. It starts with lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and spices. In the heart, vetiver, cinnamon and patchouli take over, softened by sandalwood and geranium. The base of musk, castoreum, moss, labdanum and leather sets an earthy, smoky ground. Gainsboro G-man and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Gardenia (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Gardenia Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral unisex cologne with a green, powdery side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. There are no season or occasion votes, so there is little more to say about when it suits; it reads as unisex. It opens with lemon grass and bitter orange blossom, bright and green. The heart of lilac, gardenia and broom is floral and powdery. Benzoin in the base leaves a resinous, lightly spicy warmth.

Sunday Cologne (Eau de Cologne)

6.3

Byredo · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Byredo Sunday Cologne (Eau de Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with woody, spicy touches in a fougère mould; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters link it with leisure, daily wear and the office, while sport and evening come further behind. It reads equally well on men and women. The top opens with cardamom, star anise and bergamot, a spicy-citrus start that feels crisp. Frankincense, geranium and lavender soften the heart. In the base, patchouli, vetiver and moss settle it onto an earthy, woody footing. Lomani pour Homme and Boucheron Singulier have a close profile.

Petit Ange

6.2

Nicolaï

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Nicolaï Petit Ange Eau de Cologne is a fresh, women's scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery, creamy floral sweetness. The top is mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit, so citrus leads at first. In the heart, rose, white and purple lilac, jasmine, ylang-ylang and sandalwood build a floral garden feel. White musk, benzoin and vanilla in the base soften it and make it sweeter. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It has a profile close to Nicolaï La Nostalgie and Ormaie Yvonne.

James Bond 007 Cologne (Eau de Cologne)

5.8

James Bond 007 · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

James Bond 007 Cologne (Eau de Cologne) opens with peppermint, pineapple and basil, then settles on cedarwood, patchouli and moss: a fresh, green men's fragrance with a woody base. Don't expect a strong trail: longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak. Its fresh, green character suits relaxed daytime wear. Few people have rated it, so this picture is tentative. The top pairs the coolness of peppermint and basil with pineapple, which adds a sweet, fruity softness. In the heart, clary sage and juniper berry bring a lightly spicy, aromatic turn. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, moss and amber ends woody and earthy, with a slightly synthetic edge among the accords. Rochas L'Homme Rochas and Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace for Him have a close profile.

001 (Eau de Cologne)

7.6

Loewe · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Loewe 001 Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy unisex cologne with a soft, powdery finish; it has been discontinued. Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange, ginger and Sicilian lemon make a bright opening, with the ginger adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom and iris bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of Indian sandalwood, white musk and tonka bean settles the scent on a woody, creamy, mildly sweet ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, for anyone wanting a light freshness through the day.

Panache (Eau de Cologne)

6.8

Nerval · 1979

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

Jacq's (Eau de Cologne)

8.0

Coty · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Impacto (Eau de Cologne)

7.4

De Ruy · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

De Ruy Impacto Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green and woody fragrance for men, led by lavender, mint and citrus. It opens with the cool bite of lavender, mint, basil and bergamot, softened by mandarin orange and sage. The heart of geranium, lily of the valley and carnation adds a spicy, slightly sweet turn. In the base, cedarwood, patchouli, oakmoss and amber give it a smoky, fougère depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, which suits a cologne that is easy to reapply through the day. It reads masculine. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Knize Forest have a close profile.

Pour Monsieur (Eau de Cologne)

8.2

Pierre Cardin

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur Eau de Cologne is a men's cologne that opens with fresh lavender, bergamot and orange, then deepens into patchouli, sandalwood and leather. The opening is led by lavender, basil and lemon, a fresh citrus and green start. In the heart, patchouli, sandalwood, iris and leather build a woody, powdery core. The base turns sweeter with benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean, while amber and moss add a resinous, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes this a rough guide. The profile suits those who like classic men's colognes, and its value for money is rated highly. It has been discontinued. Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood Cologne and Truefitt & Hill Clubman (Cologne) have a close profile.

Old Spice Wild Collection - Wolfthorn (Eau de Cologne)

6.1

Procter & Gamble · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Procter & Gamble Old Spice Wild Collection - Wolfthorn (Eau de Cologne) is a fresh men's cologne that pairs lemon and grapefruit with violet leaf and ambergris. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Lemon and grapefruit give it a bright, citrusy freshness, violet leaf adds a floral, slightly green edge, and ambergris leaves a sweetish, woody and faintly spicy warmth. A synthetic note runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. Most voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, and also see it fitting sport and the office. Evening and night-out use come last. It has been discontinued.

Sandalo (Eau de Cologne)

5.8

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Sandalo Eau de Cologne sets the freshness of lemon and bergamot against a woody base of sandalwood, patchouli and benzoin, and is aimed at men. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though only a few people have voted. It wears close and light, as a cologne usually does. It opens fresh and citrusy with lemon and bergamot. Rose and thyme in the heart add a green, spicy edge. In the base, patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood pull the scent towards woody, earthy and slightly smoky ground.

Brutal Classic (Eau de Cologne)

6.9

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

La Rive Brutal Classic Eau de Cologne is a men's fragrance where fresh citrus and green notes sit on a woody base, in a fougère style. It opens with petitgrain, lemon, rosemary and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, lavender, rose, geranium, lily of the valley and orange blossom soften that freshness with a floral touch. The base brings vetiver, leather, patchouli and moss for a woody, earthy footing, rounded by musk and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, spicy build reads masculine. La Rive Brutal Classic Intense and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.