The Perfume Library

The Essence (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Porsche Design · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Porsche Design The Essence Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, with citrus, green and fruity tones balanced by spice and wood. Blueberry, juniper and Arctical™ lead the top. In the heart, coriander, pine and black pepper add a spicy, green edge. Balsam, patchouli and frankincense form a woody base, and the overall impression is crisp with a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business settings rather than evenings out. Most voters find it masculine. Zirh Zirh and Cartier Roadster Sport have a close profile.

Volupté (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Oscar de la Renta · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta Volupté Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent whose green and fruity side softens into a sweet, powdery base, with a clearly feminine feel. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, melon, watermelon and freesia, which give a light, juicy freshness. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley bring out the floral side. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and leave a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and no single occasion dominates among evening, daily wear and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it classic.

Victory League (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Adidas · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Victory League Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity men's scent with sweet spice and a warm woody edge, and it has been discontinued. Bergamot and pear open it with a light, slightly sweet freshness, and lavender and basil add a green, herbal lift. Cinnamon brings spicy warmth, cedar adds dryness, and vanilla and musk soften the sweetness. The overall impression is clean, sporty and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and sport. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) and Hormone Oxytocin have a close profile.

My Land (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Trussardi · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Trussardi My Land Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bergamot and green mandarin orange alongside lavender, violet and vetiver. It opens with a citrusy freshness from bergamot and green mandarin orange. At the heart, calone, lavender and violet add a floral, slightly synthetic coolness. The base of vetiver, leather, tonka bean and cashmeran builds a woody, leathery ground, with sweet and spicy touches alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office stand out. Its character reads mostly masculine. Trussardi Riflesso and Kiton Kiton Black have a close profile.

Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Kenzo · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral chypre with green, fruity and powdery touches, aimed at women and leaning classic in character. Mandarin orange, bergamot and peach open bright and fruity, with spices and orange blossom alongside. The heart builds a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, gardenia and tuberose, grounded by sandalwood and cedarwood. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle the scent into something earthy and sweet at once. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business also get votes. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

Cléa (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Yves Rocher · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Cléa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent, rounded out with sweet, powdery and woody tones. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, gardenia and lily of the valley make up the floral bouquet. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver ground it in a woody, earthy base, while vanilla adds sweetness and ginger a light spice. Chypre and oriental accents run through it as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, with votes for business and evening too. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Gucci Rush and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio have a close profile.

JF (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Floris · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Floris JF Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly aquatic men's scent led by citrus and green notes, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall comes next, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the most voted occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Creed Erolfa and Adidas Adidas (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lime, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon beside green notes and herbs, with coriander adding a touch of spice. The heart brings cypress, jasmine and petitgrain, keeping the floral side soft. In the base, musk, amber, moss and cedarwood settle the scent into a woody dry-down.

s.Oliver Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

s.Oliver · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic women's fragrance, suited to anyone who wants something clean and easy. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mainly feminine, with a good share also calling it modern. Apple, lime and bergamot open it, giving a fruity, bright first impression. Blossoms and musk soften that freshness in the heart, and sandalwood leaves a light woody base. A synthetic, clean note runs through the whole scent.

Insensé Ultramarine (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Insensé Ultramarine Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and easy, casual wear. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. It reads mainly masculine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. Fresh, citrusy and aquatic notes lead. Bergamot, blackcurrant, watermelon and galbanum open green and fruity. Mint, lily of the valley and iris add a soft floral heart, and it dries down on tobacco, sage and cardamom with a spicy warmth.

Acqua di Giò Profondo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent that most voters link with summer and spring and with daily, relaxed wear. It opens with lemon and grapefruit alongside spices, so the citrus reads bright and fruity. In the heart, calone, Provençal lavender and cypress keep the watery feel going, and it settles into Guatemala patchouly with woody and mineral notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. S.Oliver Life Time Men and MAD Parfumeur Sealight have a close profile.

Versace Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace Man Eau de Toilette opens on bergamot, black pepper and neroli and dries down to cashmere wood, amber and tobacco, a fresh, spicy, smoky men's scent. It has been discontinued. The top notes of angelica, black pepper, bergamot and neroli give a fresh start. Cardamom and saffron bring spice in the heart. In the base, cashmere wood, amber, tobacco and labdanum sweeten it into a powdery, resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer lags behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Prada Luna Rossa Extreme and Amouage Dia Man.

Original (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Denim · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Denim Original Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy and green opening with a spicy, woody, leathery base, and it sits closest to everyday wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It is picked most for fall and spring, with summer chosen least. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The top notes of bergamot, lemon and basil bring freshness. In the heart, patchouli, cedar and sage add a woody, slightly earthy feel. The base settles on tonka bean, cardamom, leather and oakmoss, ending spicy and smoky. Halston Z-14 (Cologne) and Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Obsession Night for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2005

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsession Night for Men Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody men's scent that sits between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear and cardamom, pairing fruity freshness with spice. Leather leads the heart and adds a leathery depth. Patchouli, vanilla and vetiver settle in the base, where the woody, oriental side softens into sweetness and a faintly synthetic sheen remains. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, nights out and leisure wear all in the mix. Just over half of voters read it as masculine. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (2019) and Hugo Boss Boss Alive Absolu have a close profile.

Diamonds and Emeralds (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Elizabeth Taylor · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Toilette is a floral, green-leaning women's scent built around gardenia, white rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The top opens with gardenia, water lily and white rose, softened by green and fruity tones. Jasmine, carnation and lily of the valley lead the heart, with a spicy edge. The base of patchouli, amber and vanilla sweetens it and dries down woody, oriental, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though daily and business use also get votes. It reads feminine and classic. Laura Biagiotti Roma and Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls have a close profile.

F by Ferragamo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of apple and lavender with black pepper, amber and leathery notes, a men's scent suited to daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with apple and lavender, reading fresh, citrusy, green and fruity. Black pepper adds a spicy edge in the heart, while amber, labdanum and leathery notes sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Baldessarini Signature and Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Arrogance Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Arrogance · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Arrogance Uomo Eau de Toilette is a classic men's fougère that sets a fresh opening of sage, lavender and bergamot against oakmoss, vetiver and leather. The top is sage, aldehydes, bergamot and lavender, with mace and artemisia adding a green, slightly bitter edge. Geranium, rose and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. The base rests on vetiver, leather, cedar and oakmoss, an earthy, woody floor that coconut sweetens a little. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Fall and spring get the most votes, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Half of voters call it masculine and a third call it classic. Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Spice and Black Vanilla (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Cremo

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Cremo Spice and Black Vanilla Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy scent for men built around dark woods, spices, tobacco and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant second and summer far behind. It is worn for daytime and evening alike, and also for nights out and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read its character as masculine and modern. The scent as a whole is sweet and creamy, but the spices and dark woods weigh it down onto a woody base. Vanilla adds a gourmand softness, while tobacco brings an oriental warmth. Fresh and powdery touches run faintly through it. Yves Rocher Voile Doré and Les Perles D'Orient Tabac & Vanille have a close profile.

Bijan Women (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Bijan · 1986

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Bijan Women Eau de Toilette opens on ylang-ylang, narcissus and orange blossom, moves through Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine, and dries down on patchouli and sandalwood as a floral-oriental scent. The opening is floral and sweet, built on ylang-ylang, narcissus and orange blossom. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley and Persian jasmine come forward; the base of patchouli, sandalwood and Moroccan oakmoss settles into a woody, powdery ground. Fruity and spicy touches and a resinous warmth give it a classic oriental line. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. About half of voters find it feminine, and many call it classic. Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut and Estēe Lauder Spellbound have a close profile.

Superior Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

s.Oliver · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Superior Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards everyday wear in spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage sit a little below the middle, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come out on top, and about half of voters call it masculine. Grapefruit and bergamot open it fresh. Vetiver runs through the heart and base, orris root adds a soft powdery touch to the heart, and cedar and balsamic notes settle into a slightly sweet, woody base. Overall it reads fresh, green and lightly fruity.

Vera Wang for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Vera Wang · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Vera Wang for Men Eau de Toilette sets the brightness of yuzu and mandarin orange leaf against nutmeg, leather and tobacco, a fresh but spicy scent made for men. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange leaf, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, nutmeg, aniseed and leather bring spice and a leathery edge, while sandalwood and tobacco settle it onto a woody, slightly sweet and powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most. Most voters read it as masculine. Aigner pour Homme and Mancera Cedrat Boise have a close profile.

Elisabethan Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Penhaligon's · 1984

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Elisabethan Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Aldehydes and geranium give it a light, lively start. The heart holds rose, violet and chamomile, and the accords point to a green, sweet, powdery floral character. Amber, musk and sandalwood soften the base into a woody, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters call it feminine and classic, and a fair share also wear it to the office. Penhaligon's Violetta and Floris White Rose have a close note and accord profile.

Aqua Motu (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Aqua Motu Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, for leisure and everyday wear. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Leisure and daily use lead the occasion votes, and feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it reads open to both. Fresh, floral, aquatic and green accords dominate, with sweet, synthetic and spicy touches in the background. Everlasting flower opens it, lily of the valley and marine notes form the heart, and fucus absolute keeps the base close to sea air. Aqua Motu (Eau de Parfum) and Gocce di Byron Saladero No. 1 have a close profile.

V pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Valentino · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Valentino V pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, gourmand and spicy body, best suited to evenings and fall; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, bergamot and pink pepper, while mandarin orange and tamarind add a fruity brightness. In the heart, cocoa, vanilla and jasmine sweeten it, with caraway and patchouli giving a spicy edge. Cedar, amber and sandalwood dry it down into a woody, powdery warmth. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evening and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine.

New Tradition (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Etro · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro New Tradition Eau de Toilette is a unisex fougère that opens on lemon, lavender and bergamot, moves through rose and iris, and settles on vetiver and patchouli. The top is a bright citrus lift of lemon, lavender and bergamot. The heart adds a floral, spicy layer with rose, iris, clove and ylang-ylang, and the base of vetiver, patchouli and musk sets the scent on a woody, earthy ground. A fresh, green character runs through it from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Claus Porto 2 - Agua Geranium and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.