The Perfume Library

Lalique pour Homme Equus (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Lalique · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Equus Eau de Parfum is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, juniper berry and citrus zest. The opening is a spicy freshness from cardamom and juniper berry, brightened by citrus zest. In the heart, sequoia wood, mace and violet leaf turn it dry and green. Siam benzoin, vetiver and amyris dominate the base, leaving a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear during the day. It reads masculine and classic. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Roberto Ugolini Oxford have a close profile.

Vetiver (Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Vetiver opens with bright bergamot, lemon and Litsea cubeba, then settles into a dry, earthy vetiver and cedar base, a masculine chypre. Citrus leads the top, while cistus, jasmine and May rose soften that freshness in the heart. The base is dominated by vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, with pepper and nutmeg adding spice. The overall impression is fresh, green and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards work and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Vetiver Parfum Cologne and Detaille Escrimeur have a close profile.

Hero Parfum

7.5

Burberry · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Burberry Hero Parfum is a sweet, woody scent for men that leans towards fall and winter. The scent reads as a sweet woodiness. Cypriol, amyris and cedarwood build the dry, woody frame, while spicy and creamy accents soften it and a synthetic sheen runs behind. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall and winter come out ahead, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also suits the office and daily wear. Voters see it as masculine and modern. Burberry Hero Parfum Intense and Yves Rocher Voile d'Ocre have a close profile.

Play Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Givenchy · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, coffee blossom, pink pepper and amyris bring out the spice and woodiness. Vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum in the base join a gourmand sweetness to a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Layered Devilish and Michael Malul Citizen Jack have a close profile.

Nisean

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Parfums de Marly Nisean is a sweet, spicy, woody-oriental built on patchouli, cistus and amber, opening with grapefruit and lime but settling into a resinous, smoky base. Nisean has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure time. It is sold as a men's fragrance, and most voters read it as masculine. Pink pepper sharpens the opening alongside tart grapefruit and lime. The heart is led by gaiac wood, sandalwood and saffron, with rose and frankincense softening the woody line. In the base, patchouli, cistus, amber and cedarwood settle into something sweet, earthy and lightly smoky. The weight sits on the warm, resinous side from start to finish.

Le Passant

8.0

Ormaie · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ormaie Le Passant is a lavender-led fougère that leans towards spring, summer and fall, and suits relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with tagetes, bergamot and lavender, and Provençal lavender carries the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and amyris sweeten and soften it. A floral, green frame meets a gourmand, powdery sweetness, with a spicy touch kept in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring first, then fall and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its settings. It is presented as a men's perfume, yet votes for masculine and feminine character are almost level.

Play (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Givenchy · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bitter orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright, fruity start. Black pepper adds spice and coffee blossom softens the sweetness, while amyris, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base. A sweet, synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Dunhill Icon Racing and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Ferrari · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Black Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on plum, lime and bergamot; it has been discontinued. At the start, plum, lime, bergamot and red apple give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine and rose meet the warmth of cinnamon and cardamom. The base of amber, vanilla, musk and cedarwood settles it into a sweet, woody finish, with a synthetic edge sitting in the background of the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer close behind, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as modern. Dunhill Driven and La Rive Black Fury share a close profile.

Hero Parfum Intense

7.7

Burberry · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Burberry Hero Parfum Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets black pepper and leather inside a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, yet modern. It opens with black pepper, which gives a dry, spicy edge. The heart is built from cypriol, amyris and cedarwood, where the woody side dominates. Leather settles underneath, while the sweet and synthetic accords soften the whole. Burberry Hero Parfum and Burberry Hero Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Süleyman Le Magnifique

7.3

Fort & Manlé · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Süleyman Le Magnifique is a men's fragrance where red apple, cinnamon and tuberose meet in a sweet, spicy oriental mood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine, so its lines are not strictly drawn. Red apple and cinnamon lead with a spicy sweetness, while rose and tuberose add a soft floral edge. Amber, benzoin and vanilla bring a resinous warmth, with patchouli, vetiver and amyris forming a woody base. Turkish galbanum and musk stay in the background.

(Shamanilla)

7.7

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara (Shamanilla) is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men that opens with coconut water, cardamom and bergamot and settles into vanilla cream and cotton candy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can move into evenings or the office. Though marketed for men, voters split almost evenly between masculine, modern and feminine. Fresh, floral and sweet accords lead. The top is light and airy with coconut water, cardamom and bergamot. Carrot, peach blossom and sandalwood soften the middle. The base of amyris, vanilla cream and cotton candy ends in a creamy, gourmand sweetness.

Vetiver Parfum Cologne

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Vetiver Parfum Cologne is a fresh, green and woody masculine scent built around bergamot, lemon and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Vetiver (Parfum) and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme have a close profile. Citrus opens it brightly: bergamot, lemon and litsea cubeba. In the heart, cistus, jasmine and rose soften that coolness. The base settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness of vetiver, cedar, gaiac wood and oakmoss, with nutmeg and pepper adding spicy warmth.

Play Sport

4.2

Givenchy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Givenchy Play Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance for summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lemon, ginger and bergamot, cool and sharp. In the heart, lemon leaf and black pepper add a green, spicy edge. Musk and amyris form the base, drying down on a woody ground with an aquatic, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Kenzo Homme Sport and Cartier Roadster Sport have a close profile.

Qimmah for Men

5.3

Lattafa · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lattafa Qimmah for Men is a men's fragrance where citrus and spice sit on a fresh, sweetish woody-oriental base, closest to daily and office wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters pick leisure, daily wear and business most often, with night out and evening close behind. It reads masculine. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit in a bright citrus start, joined by spicy notes. The heart holds amyris, cypriol and rosemary. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood, oud, amber and tonka bean sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Electimuss Trajan and Rasasi Qasamat Rasana have a close profile.

Bois & Pluie

7.4

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Pascal Morabito Bois & Pluie is a fragrance for men that sets a fresh, sweet feel against woody, spicy and earthy tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters suggest fall and spring, with a fair share choosing winter and fewer picking summer. It is mentioned most for daily wear, leisure and the office, and some also find it suitable for evenings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a good number read it as feminine. Sandalwood and amyris build a woody base. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, while coffee deepens the sweet, slightly oriental side. The fresh accord keeps that warmth from feeling heavy, and a creamy softness runs alongside.

Sergio Soldano for Men (White) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Sergio Soldano · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sergio Soldano for Men pairs the bright top notes of lemon, bergamot and mint with a lavender and spice heart, giving a fresh, woody men's fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings. It is positioned as a masculine scent and scores high for value. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mint and mandarin orange. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon and basil push the citrus freshness in a green, spicy direction. Tonka bean, sandalwood and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, slightly powdery finish.

Be Exceptional Gold

7.6

S.T. Dupont · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional Gold is a men's fragrance that opens with Egyptian geranium, Madagascar pepper and mandarin orange and settles onto a woody base of cedarwood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and fruity from geranium and mandarin, with Madagascar pepper adding spice. In the heart, cedarwood, Abrialis lavender and Pomarose® bring a soft floral, sweet note. The base of Indonesian patchouli, amyris and Ambermax® leaves a warm, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's scent. For a similar profile, Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso and OrkusOdes Herakles are close matches.

Riviera (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

English Laundry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

English Laundry Riviera Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, lightly sweet feel that dries down soft and powdery. It opens on lime, lemon and bergamot, with cedar giving the brightness a woody footing. In the heart, mandarin orange, lavender and jasmine add a fruity-floral softness, while black pepper and nutmeg bring a little spice. The base settles into sandalwood, oakmoss and gaiac wood. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its fresh character suits daytime and warmer weather, and it is made for men. Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men and Zimaya Spectrum have a close profile.

Taurus

7.3

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Taurus is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones lead. It opens with clover, bergamot zest and ginger, where citrus brightness is held in check by a light spicy edge. In the heart, amyris, freesia and cashmere wood add a soft floral and woody touch, and the base of musk, amber and vegetal amber dries down on a warm, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so this should be read with caution. Its fresh build suits everyday wear, and it reads masculine.

Driven (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Dunhill · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dunhill Driven Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with plum, lime and bergamot in a fresh, fruity burst, then moves into jasmine and spice. The opening leads with plum, lime, bergamot and red apple, where citrus freshness is softened by fruit sweetness. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a floral layer while cinnamon and cardamom bring a spicy warmth. The base turns sweeter with amber, vanilla and musk, over a woody floor of cedarwood and amyris. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these should be taken loosely. Its fresh, sweet build suits everyday wear, and it is positioned as a masculine scent. Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Black (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Black Fury have a close profile.

Exotic 3

8.2

The Dua Brand

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Dua Brand Exotic 3 is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance led by sandalwood, saffron and benzoin. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is a men's fragrance, and its dense, heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings best. Saffron and cardamom give it a spiced warmth, while leather and cedar set that on a smoky, dry base. Benzoin, labdanum and frankincense add a resinous weight, with patchouli and ambergris adding depth. Rose and bergamot soften the harder edges a little. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Trussardi Uomo Levriero Collection Limited Edition

7.8

Trussardi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Uomo Levriero Collection Limited Edition is a fresh, green men's fragrance that balances citrus against woody tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage, galbanum, violet leaf, lemon and cypress, a cool, green and crisp start. In the heart, mirabelle plum and geranium soften things while nutmeg adds spice. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli and amberwood settles into a woody, slightly leathery foundation. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It reads masculine. Trussardi Uomo and Dunhill X-Centric have a close profile.

Balestra pour Homme (2006) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Renato Balestra · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Renato Balestra Balestra pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère for men, light enough to wear through an ordinary day. Bergamot, lavender, rhubarb and clary sage open it with a bright citrus and herbal lift. In the heart, coriander, cardamom, cedarwood and lily of the valley add a floral, spicy turn. Vetiver, amber and oakmoss settle into a woody base with a faint leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, autumn and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with some votes for business and evenings. Azzaro pour Homme and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Alexandria Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet