The Perfume Library

Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza Eau de Cologne opens with bergamot, orange and neroli, a fresh citrus cologne with green, floral and lightly spicy sides. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine and classic. The opening keeps lemon, mandarin orange and grapefruit bright, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, clove, rosemary, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley give a floral, spicy turn. The base of vetiver, patchouli, white musk and amber leaves a soft, woody ground.

Colonia Intensa (Eau de Cologne)

7.7

Acqua di Parma · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led cologne made for men, sharpened with spice, green notes and a woody, leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it works as a light companion through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It is mostly described as masculine and classic. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, ginger and cardamom. Myrtle, artemisia and neroli bring a green, airy middle. In the base, cedarwood, leather and patchouli take over, while musk and benzoin soften that woody, leathery floor.

Colonia Club (Eau de Cologne)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Club Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot, Sicilian lemon and mint, while petitgrain and neroli pull the citrus slightly towards green. Lavender, geranium and galbanol form a fougère heart. Ambergris, white musk and Haitian vetiver leave a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Guerlain Frenchy Lavande and Coty Aspen for Men have a close profile.

Aramis 900 (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Aramis · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis 900 Eau de Cologne is a chypre-leaning men's scent that carries a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and green notes through a jasmine and rose heart into vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and coriander, while green notes and rosewood pull it towards a dry, herbal side. The heart adds jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and geranium for a floral layer, and the base of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy, faintly animal trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and the occasions are spread fairly evenly across evening, leisure, daily wear and business. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued; Animale Animale and Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin have a close profile.

Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert (Eau de Cologne)

7.6

Bvlgari · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. It opens with the citrus brightness of Italian bergamot, and green tea in the heart softens it into a calm, leafy mood. In the base, tonka bean and beeswax take over, and the scent dries down slightly powdery, spicy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. Prada Infusion de Vétiver and Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

G-man (Eau de Cologne)

7.6

Gainsboro · 1971

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Gainsboro G-man Eau de Cologne is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh opening of neroli, lavender and lemon to a smoky, woody base of vetiver, patchouli and leather. The top pairs neroli, lavender, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, sharpened by clary sage and aldehydes. The heart of angelica, geranium and frankincense turns floral and green. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli lead, with moss and sandalwood leaving a chypre, woody finish. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and a third call it classic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer also get votes. Leisure, daily wear and business come out on top. Henry M. Betrix City and Lanvin for Men have a close profile.

Muschio Bianco (Eau de Cologne)

7.1

Acca Kappa · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco Eau de Cologne is a clean, unisex cologne where citrus and lavender rest on a soft, powdery musk. It opens with lemon, juniper and bergamot for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, lavender, cardamom and aldehydes take over; cardamom adds a light spice and the aldehydes a powdery sheen. The dry-down settles into white musk, cedarwood and amber, which soften it into a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably on either. English Laundry Signature and Câline Infinite Navy have a similar profile.

Eau Parfumée au Thé Blanc (Eau de Cologne)

7.6

Bvlgari · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Blanc (Eau de Cologne) is a unisex cologne with a fresh, green and powdery character. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trace. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. The scent is built from Himalayan white tea, artemisia and white pepper, with amber and musk forming a soft base underneath. Citrus and green tones bring the freshness, the white pepper adds a light touch of spice, and the powdery side keeps everything gentle.

Devin (Eau de Cologne)

7.8

Aramis · 1977

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis Devin Eau de Cologne is a green, spicy chypre, fresh and earthy with a leathery edge, suited to those who want a classic masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Devin's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. About half of voters read it as masculine, with many calling it classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, orange and lavender, while mugwort and galbanum add a green bite. The heart brings carnation, cinnamon and caraway spice, softened by jasmine. The base of labdanum, leather, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss is woody and earthy. Nina Ricci Phileas and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Baldessarini (Eau de Cologne)

7.1

Baldessarini · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Baldessarini Eau de Cologne is a men's scent that opens with spearmint, mandarin orange and bitter orange, then settles onto patchouli and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and office use are equally favoured, while evening and night out sit lower. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Citrus and green notes lead: spearmint adds coolness, while mandarin orange and bitter orange give a bright, fruity, lightly sweet start. In the heart, patchouli, clove and cumin bring spicy warmth. The base of balsamic notes, musk and sandalwood softens everything and dries down woody.

Tabacco Toscano (Eau de Cologne)

7.7

Santa Maria Novella

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano Eau de Cologne is a sweet, smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits cooler seasons and relaxed days. It opens with Tuscan tobacco softened by bergamot, then moves into leather, birch and amber at the heart. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and cedarwood gives it a woody footing, while vanilla and musk turn it creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Amouage Interlude Black Iris have a close profile.

St. Barts for Men (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Tommy Bahama · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Tommy Bahama St. Barts for Men Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a green, aquatic feel, suited to daily wear and leisure. It opens with musk and lime, and its heart carries guava and green notes, giving a fruity, slightly floral freshness. In the base, palm tree, musk and vanilla soften it, leaving a lightly sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine. Puma Green Man (Eau de Toilette) and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio Blue have a close profile.

Emeraude (Eau de Cologne)

8.1

Coty

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Coty Emeraude Eau de Cologne is a classic-leaning women's scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery, resinous warmth; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters point to autumn first, then spring and winter, and it sits closest to leisure, daytime and evening wear. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange, with lemon grass pushing it toward green. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang build a floral body. Vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten the base into a powdery, resinous warmth, while patchouli adds a woody depth.

Thunderstorm (Eau de Cologne)

5.8

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2002

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Cologne

PS (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Paul Sebastian · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Cologne

Paul Sebastian PS Eau de Cologne is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh opening of lavender and sage with a warm, woody base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli. Lavender and sage lead at the top, while mugwort adds a green, bitter edge in the heart. In the base, vanilla sweetness blends with sandalwood, myrrh, patchouli and musk, and the scent dries down resinous, earthy and lightly spicy in a fougère style. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and evening, daily wear and leisure come up most often. It reads masculine and classic.

Patchouli (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Patchouli Eau de Cologne is a fresh-opening scent that settles into an earthy, woody and resinous character, classed as a men's perfume. Geranium and bergamot lead, so it starts bright and lightly spicy. Patchouli and jasmine form the heart, and in the base the patchouli softens with sandalwood and musk into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and leisure time, and voters call it masculine more often than feminine. Rasasi Oud al Mubakhar and Birkholz Poetry in Palermo have a close profile.

Istanbul (Eau de Cologne)

7.7

Atelier Rebul · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Cologne

Atelier Rebul Istanbul Eau de Cologne is a unisex scent that opens fresh and moves toward a sweet, spicy, woody oriental warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is worn most for leisure and daily use, and also in the evening. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with bergamot, cinnamon, saffron and clove, a fresh spiced start. In the heart, black orchid, violet and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base of cedar, sandalwood, amber, oud and vanilla settles into a woody, sweet warmth.

Portos (Eau de Cologne)

8.3

Balenciaga · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Balenciaga Portos Eau de Cologne is a discontinued masculine fragrance that sets the fresh opening of coriander, mugwort and bergamot against an earthy, woody chypre character built on patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out, as well as leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, mugwort and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine and geranium add a floral touch to the earthy woodiness of patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver. The base brings castoreum, moss, leather and myrrh, giving it an animalic, leathery, resinous depth. Gucci Gucci № 3 and Balmain Ébène de Balmain have a close profile.

1869 (Eau de Cologne)

6.3

Acca Kappa · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne is a men's fragrance that opens on fresh, spicy cardamom and geranium leaf, moves through iris and leather, and settles into a sweet base. The top notes, cardamom and geranium leaf, give a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, iris, leather and violet leaf add a soft floral touch. Vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a woody warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine. Pegador Cloud Chaser and Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.

Jake (Eau de Cologne)

6.9

Hollister · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Mark Cross (Eau de Cologne)

8.3

Mark Cross · 1978

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Cologne

Mark Cross Eau de Cologne is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around amber, woods and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. As a whole it is warm and oriental. Amber and tobacco bring sweetness, while the woods lay a dry, earthy base. Spicy and resinous accords add a smoky, leathery edge on top. Taif Al-Emarat Year of Zayed and Montale Original Aoud have a close profile.

Brummel (Eau de Cologne)

6.5

De Ruy · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

De Ruy Brummel Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green and woody fougère built around green lemon, lavender and thyme, and it reads mainly as a masculine scent. It opens with green lemon, orange leaf, thyme, sage and lavender in a crisp herbal-citrus mix. Pepper, cinnamon and geranium add a spicy warmth in the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and oakmoss settle it into an earthy, woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak. Seasonal votes are fairly even, with summer slightly ahead, and it is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call its character masculine and classic. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and De Ruy Brummel Premium have a close profile.

Laguna (Eau de Cologne)

6.9

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Harry Lehmann Laguna Eau de Cologne is a fresh men's scent led by star anise, mint and citrus notes; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and stays light. Most voters point to summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Masculine is the leading character vote, though a fair number call it feminine. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as one piece: the spiciness of star anise and the coolness of mint meet the brightness of citrus notes. Lavender adds a green touch, while sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver form a woody, slightly powdery ground. A fruity edge runs through the accords too.

LiboCedro (Eau de Cologne)

6.7

Acca Kappa · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa LiboCedro Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with green and spicy touches that suits daytime wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and clove, where the citrus freshness meets a spicy edge. Rose and sage in the heart add a green, lightly powdery side. Musk and cedarwood in the base settle it onto a woody footing. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter well back. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, and most see it as masculine and classic. Acca Kappa Libocedro & Salvia and Ard Al Zaafaran Crystal Black have a close profile.