The Perfume Library

28 perfumes

Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum

Prada · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance that sets lemon against saffron's spicy warmth and an oak wood base. Lemon leads the opening, saffron adds a spicy note in the heart, and oak wood with Amber Xtreme™ settles the base into a woody, lightly sweet finish. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with a bright synthetic edge and a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, though evenings and nights out work too. About half of voters call it masculine, and a good share find it modern. Dunhill Valensole Lavender and Carner Costarela (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Loyal Man (Eau de Parfum)

5.9

Bruno Banani · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Bruno Banani Loyal Man Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. It opens with apple and lemon for a bright, fruity start, while ginger adds a light spice. In the heart, spearmint and Provençal lavender lead, with balsam fir and geranium keeping things cool. The base of amber, tonka bean, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a sweet, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with business a close third. It reads as masculine and modern. Swiss Arabian Raaqi and La Rive The Hunting Man have a close profile.

Lacoste Original (Eau de Parfum)

5.3

Lacoste · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste Original Eau de Parfum is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, moves into lavender and settles on tonka bean and sandalwood. The opening pairs the spice of pink pepper and cardamom with bright bergamot. The heart is green and aromatic, built on Provençal lavender absolute, French lavender and French clary sage. In the base, tonka bean adds sweetness, while patchouli, sandalwood and Amber Xtreme™ give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More than half of voters read it as masculine. Rituals L'Essentiel and David Beckham Botanical Resin have a close profile.

Era Reloaded

6.9

Jaguar · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar Era Reloaded is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrus opening with a fruity, sweet body, and it has an easy, everyday character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly find it masculine and modern. It opens with Brazilian orange and Sicilian lemon for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, pineapple, apple and melon add fruity freshness, while peppermint and pink pepper give it a spicy edge. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, sweetened by vanilla, caramel and tonka bean. Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Halloween Man Hero

6.8

Halloween · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halloween Man Hero is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, grapefruit and ginger and moves on to lavender and sage. The top is lemon, apple, grapefruit and ginger, giving a bright, slightly fruity and spicy start. In the heart, lavender, sage and marine notes bring an aquatic feel. The base leans on patchouli, moss and cashmeran, and the sweet, synthetic tones become clearer as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters most often pick leisure, sport and daily wear, with business use close behind. It reads as masculine, and voters rate its value for money highly. David Beckham Classic Blue and Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Wood Blend

7.4

Davidoff · 2017

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Davidoff Wood Blend is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around cardamom, saffron and leather. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits business, evening and leisure wear, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. The opening pairs lemon with cardamom and nutmeg for a spicy start. In the heart, saffron, coriander seed and vetiver add a green, earthy edge. The base settles into leather and frankincense, resinous and smoky, with a synthetic side among the accords. Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré and Zoologist Tiger have a close profile.

Tabac Original Black Edition

7.9

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Black Edition is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start into a woody, spicy and lightly smoky character, leaning towards everyday wear. Black pepper, cedar leaf and citrus notes open it bright and sharp. In the heart sit frankincense, Clearwood™ and Provençal lavender; in the base, cedarwood and sandalwood build the dry woody ground while cypriol strengthens the smoky side. Sweet and creamy accords soften that dryness, and a synthetic sheen stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and its character reads masculine and classic. Ostens Impression Cashmeran Velvet and Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! have a close profile.

Inspired by Respect (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

David Beckham · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Inspired by Respect Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with lavender, grapefruit and bergamot, then turns spicy with cardamom and clove leaf. The top notes of lavender, grapefruit and bergamot give a citrusy, fresh start. In the heart, cardamom and clove leaf bring spice while pineapple adds a fruity sweetness. The base rests on cedarwood, softened by amber and orris root. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so that verdict is tentative. The light, fresh build suits everyday wear better than heavy occasions. Dunhill Icon Racing and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Palladium

5.3

Porsche Design · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Porsche Design Palladium is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around mandarin orange, cardamom and lavender. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and knotweed, then moves into a heart of ozone, geranium and lavender that keeps things cool. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and Amber Xtreme™ gives it a woody, lightly sweet footing. The overall impression is fresh and fruity, with spice staying in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It is most often suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport also getting a share. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue and Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Born Original Today for Him

6.1

Adidas · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Adidas Born Original Today for Him is a fresh men's fragrance where lime, mandarin orange and orange blossom lead, with a touch of spice. It opens with lime, elemi resin and mandarin orange for a citrusy freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy, lightly sweet side. In the base, amber, sandalwood and tree moss settle it onto a creamy, woody footing, so the overall impression is fresh but leaning towards a gourmand sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is not a firm verdict. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Its profile is close to Snif Soda Snob and Afnan Perfumes 9pm.

Seductive Homme Desire

7.4

Guess · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Guess Seductive Homme Desire is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and fruit freshness against a sweet vanilla and woody base. Pineapple, blackcurrant bud and Spanish orange give it a fresh, fruity start, with elemi resin adding a slight sharpness. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and coriander seed draw a spicy, aromatic line. Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and labdanum sweeten the base and pull it towards a warm, woody, ambery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a tentative reading. It reads masculine, and the fresh opening suits everyday wear while the sweet base suits cooler weather. Valentino Born In Roma Yellow Dream and Ralph's Club Parfum have a close profile.

Botica 214 - Dark Mint

6.7

O Boticário · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

O Boticário Botica 214 - Dark Mint opens with pear, Moroccan mint and bergamot, a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance made for men. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. There is not enough voting to point to a season or occasion, so beyond its fresh character there is little to say about when it suits best. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. In the top, pear, Moroccan mint and bergamot set the cool tone. In the heart, Atlas cedar, ylang-ylang, violet leaf and lavender add a woody, floral depth to that freshness. The base of cashmeran, tonka bean and Amber Xtreme™ softens the scent and sweetens it slightly.