The Perfume Library

Wolfgang Joop (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Wolfgang Joop · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Wolfgang Joop Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity feel with a sweet, spicy and woody body, leaning oriental; it has been discontinued. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver lay a woody base. Cinnamon and coriander add spiced warmth to it, while lavender keeps everything fresh and clean. The sweetness and the fruity touch stay in view and form the soft side of the scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits leisure time and evenings out best, and it reads mostly masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Tonino Lamborghini Feroce have a close profile.

Man's Best (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bruno Banani · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Man's Best Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a warm, sweet, spicy and woody character. Apple, pink pepper and grapefruit open it with a bright, slightly tart fruit feel. In the heart, nutmeg, cinnamon and cashmere add spice and a creamy softness. As it dries down, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean come forward and leave it sweet and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business use close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Bruno Banani About Men and Guess Seductive Homme Noir have a close profile.

Zara Man Silver (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Zara Man Silver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer. It opens with pepper, lavender, lemon and green notes, and the citrus and aquatic accords give it a cool, clean feel. Jasmine, cardamom and orange blossom soften that freshness in the heart. The base of vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood leaves a sweet, woody floor underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office, while evening and night-out use are rare. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Vision Sport and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vanilla (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Bettina Barty

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Bettina Barty Vanilla Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent built on a base of vanilla, amber and musk, made for women and leaning towards fall and winter. The top opens with bergamot, clove and cinnamon, so spice frames the sweetness from the start. Rose and jasmine add a soft floral heart, with cedarwood underneath. It settles into a powdery, oriental vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it fits leisure and daily wear best, and evenings get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. Lattafa Ajwad and Houbigant Vanille Impériale have a close profile.

Deep Forest (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Bogner · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bogner Deep Forest Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, nutmeg and rosemary with a woody, earthy heart of cinnamon, patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange and neroli giving a citrus lift, while nutmeg and rosemary pull it toward green and spicy. In the heart, cinnamon, lavender and vetiver lead, with patchouli adding an earthy floor. The base of frankincense, labdanum and moss dries down resinous and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans toward leisure, evening and daily wear. Most read it as masculine and classic. Annette Neuffer Hepster and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

Bluebell (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Penhaligon's · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Bluebell Eau de Toilette opens with lemon and settles into a floral heart of rose, hyacinth and lily of the valley, a fresh, green fragrance for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters call it feminine, while others find it classic or modern. After the lemon opening, rose, cyclamen, lily of the valley, hyacinth and jasmine come forward. In the base, galbanum, cinnamon and clove add a green, spicy line, and the scent dries down woody and powdery.

J'ai Osé (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1977

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche J'ai Osé Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody chypre with spicy, smoky and animalic shades, a dark and deep fragrance for women. It opens with aldehydes, coriander, citrus fruits and peach; the heart sets a floral base of rose, jasmine and iris, while patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood add woody weight. The base of musk, frankincense, benzoin, ambergris and oakmoss leaves a resinous, earthy, leathery trail. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and its character is mostly read as feminine, with a classic side.

Boss Bottled Sport (Eau de Toilette)

5.0

Hugo Boss · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent led by yuzu zest, pink pepper and grapefruit, suited to leisure and sport in spring and summer. It opens bright and lightly spicy with yuzu zest, pink pepper and grapefruit. Lavender, aldehydes and cardamom form the heart, where the aquatic and fruity sides soften. Tonka bean adds sweetness at the base, with vetiver and patchouli giving a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, sport and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ho Hang (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Balenciaga · 1971

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Ho Hang Eau de Toilette opens with fresh orange, lemon and bergamot over a woody, resinous chypre base of patchouli, cedar and vanilla; it is described as unisex and has been discontinued. The opening is a citrus brightness of orange, lemon and bergamot, cooled by mint. In the heart, patchouli and cedar lead, while pelargonium and rosewood add a floral, green touch. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and labdanum sweetens the scent and settles it into a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure, business and evening wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. Hermès Rocabar and Gucci pour Homme share a close profile.

Indonesian Oud (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Indonesian Oud Eau de Toilette is a smoky men's fragrance in which oud, patchouli and amberwood form the woody core, softened by rose and bergamot; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: oud and patchouli lay down an earthy, resinous base, while amberwood keeps it warm and oriental. Rose adds a soft floral touch, and bergamot lends a little freshness to the heavy texture. Spicy and animalic tones deepen the smoky feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Dior Oud Ispahan and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Weekend for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Burberry · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Weekend for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and work. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange and grapefruit, a bright and lively start. In the heart, ivy, sandalwood and oakmoss build a green, woody base. Musk, amber and honey in the base soften it and add a light sweetness. Aquatic and fruity tones also run through the accords. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

L de Lubin (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Lubin · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lubin L de Lubin Eau de Toilette is a chypre-style women's fragrance that links a fresh, green opening of gardenia, bergamot and lemon to a May rose and jasmine heart, settling into vanilla and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without overpowering a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daytime wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and classic. Citrus and black pepper open it with freshness, while ylang-ylang softens the floral side. The heart builds a floral core of May rose, jasmine and iris, with clove adding a spicy trace. The base dries down warm and woody with vanilla, sandalwood, musk and patchouli. Jean Couturier Coriandre and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

s.Oliver for Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

s.Oliver · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver for Her Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around bergamot, lychee and peony. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens with bergamot, lychee and pink pepper, fresh with a light fruity edge. Peony, Turkish rose and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. Musk, iris and amber settle it onto a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet base.

Classic Blue (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

David Beckham · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Classic Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with pineapple, grapefruit and violet leaf and suits spring and summer days. Pineapple and grapefruit give it a fruity, bright start, with violet leaf adding a green edge. The heart of geranium, apple and clary sage turns floral and lightly sweet, and the base of cashmeran, moss and patchouli settles into a soft, earthy footing. Aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with business and sport close behind. It reads masculine. David Beckham The Essence and Lattafa Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated have a close profile.

Dalissime (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Salvador Dali · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Salvador Dali Dalissime Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity scent that settles into a floral, sweet and powdery base, made for women. Pineapple, peach, plum and apricot lead, so it opens juicy and fruity. Jasmine, rose and narcissus give the heart a floral face. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk sweeten it and soften it into a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most chosen occasions. Most also call its character feminine. Dolce & Gabbana L'Eau The One and Gucci Accenti (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Anaïs Anaïs L'Original (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Cacharel · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs L'Original Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets hyacinth, honeysuckle, rose and jasmine against a green, powdery backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Half of the voters call it feminine, with a good share calling it classic. It opens with hyacinth and honeysuckle in a fresh, green floral accent. The heart widens with rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and lily. The base brings sandalwood, moss, musk and vetiver for a woody, chypre-leaning ground, with blackcurrant absolute adding a touch of sweetness. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Estēe Lauder Beautiful (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Zwitsal

7.4

Zwitsal

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Del Mar (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Baldessarini · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Del Mar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with some votes for classic and modern. It has been discontinued. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and black pepper, where citrus freshness is sharpened a little by spice. The heart brings cinnamon, cardamom and Atlas cedar, warm, spicy and woody. The base of vetiver, ambergris, patchouli and frankincense adds a smoky, green depth. Green and synthetic touches round out the aquatic feel.

La Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Rabanne · 1985

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne La Nuit Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy and woody chypre that sets the brightness of myrtle and lemon against civet, oakmoss and leather; it has been discontinued and is a women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. In the character votes, feminine and classic lead. The top opens fresh and spicy with myrtle, artemisia, lemon, cardamom and bergamot. In the heart, pepper, jasmine, rose and peach add a soft floral note. The base of civet, oakmoss, cedarwood, leather and patchouli turns it animalic, leathery and woody. Rochas Femme and Daniel Hechter Caractère have a close profile.

Magnolia (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Yves Rocher · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Magnolia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with apple and magnolia, followed by a white floral heart of jasmine, gardenia, tuberose and lily. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settles it on a woody, powdery, lightly sweet ground. Green and fruity touches keep the florals bright, with a chypre structure sitting quietly behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evenings and nights come well behind. Most describe it as feminine and classic. Harry Lehmann Valldemosa and Goutal Gardénia Passion have a close profile.

Balmain de Balmain (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Balmain · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Balmain de Balmain Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women, pairing galbanum and bergamot with an iris and rose heart over vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and pepper, and the currant bud sharpens that green, slightly spicy start. Iris, rose and jasmine bring a soft floral middle. It settles onto a dry, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It is called feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 and Molyneux Quartz have a close profile.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Annayake · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a clean, green-leaning men's fragrance built around bergamot, Chinese black tea and bamboo. It opens on bergamot and Asian mandarin orange, softened by apple blossom and Chinese black tea. The heart of lotus, bamboo and cotton flower is light, floral and green. Patchouli, oakmoss, teakwood and sandalwood make a woody base, with a slightly sweet, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Jaguar Classic Gold have a close profile.

Gem (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Peach and plum give the opening a fruity sweetness, while cardamom and coriander add spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang build the floral core; the base of vetiver, amber and oakmoss leaves a woody, powdery, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer stays in the background. Most read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Diva and Rochas Femme.

Napoli (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Kiton · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kiton Napoli Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that pairs bergamot, grapefruit and orange with apple and soft florals; it has been discontinued. Apple and citrus lead, then jasmine, rose and lily of the valley add a floral softness. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean bring sweetness while cedar and vetiver keep it woody. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daytime wear. Most see it as masculine.