The Perfume Library

61 perfumes

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with pink grapefruit, leaves and fruits. Pink grapefruit and leaves give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, clary sage, an air accord and orange blossom lighten it. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, Georgywood® and suede settles into a dry, woody footing, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings. Most find it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana K and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Colonia have a close profile.

Wave 2 for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Hollister · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hollister Wave 2 for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that pairs citrus with a light floral touch and suits casual, daytime and sporty wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring next, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. The top opens with an air accord, white pepper and bergamot, fresh with a slight spice. Geranium, sage and lavender water bring a floral, herbal middle. The base of woody notes, musk and sandalwood softens and sweetens the dry-down.

A Way for Him

5.8

Trussardi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Trussardi A Way for Him is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity side and a touch of sweetness, suited to daily and office wear. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and stretches to evening and night out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither overpowering nor quick to fade. It has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and grapefruit open bright and citrusy. In the heart, air accord, green apple and solar note keep it cool. Blond woods, patchouli and vanilla settle into a sweet, woody base. The fresh, aquatic and synthetic accords lead. Jil Sander Sun Men Fizz and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Intuition

5.5

Aramis · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis Intuition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by grapefruit, lavender and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some choosing it for sport. It reads masculine. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords come first, with a fruity, sweet side. Grapefruit and lavender carry the brightness while the air accord keeps it light. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, which orris root and leathery notes soften. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Live (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Van Gils · 2013

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Van Gils Live Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with orange, an air accord and grapefruit. Vetiver and patchouli give the heart an earthy footing, and vanilla, oud and leather in the base pull it towards a spicy, smoky, leathery tone. The overall impression sits between fresh and woody oriental, with a synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes, and it reads mainly masculine and classic. Câline Oud Extreme and Jardin Bohème Oud Mystique have a close profile.

Swiss Army Mountain Water

4.5

Victorinox · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Victorinox Swiss Army Mountain Water is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time; it has been discontinued. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead. The top notes of lichen and air accord add coolness, while black pepper and mint in the heart bring a spicy crispness. The base of sage, rosemary and patchouli sets a green, woody ground, with sweet and synthetic tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. Cartier Roadster Sport and Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool have a close profile.

Boss Collection - Cashmere Patchouli

7.0

Hugo Boss · 2011

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Cashmere Patchouli is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that puts patchouli at its heart and settles on balsamic and earthy notes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. It is described as a masculine scent from 2011, and it has been discontinued. Only a few voters have rated these qualities, so treat them as a rough guide. It opens lightly with aromatic notes and an air accord, then patchouli comes forward. In the base, balsamic and earthy notes take over, and the accords mix spice, wood, resin, powder, smoke and a leathery touch. The result is warm, dry and oriental in character. The Body Shop Patchouli and Byredo Baudelaire have a close profile.

Woods (2010)

6.9

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Abercrombie & Fitch Woods is a fresh, woody fragrance for men built on lavender and vetiver, set against musk and an air accord; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings only a rough guide. It is presented as a men's fragrance. The scent is fresh and citrusy, carried by the lavender and the air accord. Sweet and spicy touches stay in the background, while vetiver and musk lay a soft, woody base. A slightly synthetic sheen shows through. Dunhill Icon Racing and Ted Baker Second Skin have a close profile.

The Highwayman

6.3

Alkemia

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Alkemia The Highwayman is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets leathery, earthy and spicy sides against a sweet streak. Its sillage is rated moderate, so it neither fills a room nor disappears on skin. It is classed as a masculine scent. Oakmoss, leather, soil and linen sit together. Campfire and gun powder add a dry, rough edge, while the air accord keeps it open. The sweet accord softens that roughness a little.

Pure for Him / Pure O₂ for Him / Free O₂ for Him

5.7

Avon · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Pure for Him / Pure O₂ for Him / Free O₂ for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic, lightly floral and sweet feel. It is modest in strength: both longevity and sillage are rated weak, though with few votes that judgment is tentative. It suits those who want a simple, soft scent made for men. The top opens with white pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange, citrusy with a faint spice. In the heart, coconut water, violet and an air accord pull it toward a watery, aquatic side. It dries down to cedar, patchouli and orris root, a woody, slightly powdery base. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Shiseido Zen for Men.