The Perfume Library

11 perfumes

Traditional (Eau de Parfum)

Hugh Parsons · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Traditional Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance built around mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and juniper berry. It opens bright with mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon, while herbs and blackberry pull that freshness towards a green, lightly fruity side. The heart turns dry and spicy with angelica seed, juniper berry, Madagascan pepper and cardamom. Cedarwood, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris settle it onto a calm woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Jo Malone Aqua Lemon and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Energetic Fougère

8.1

Hugo Boss · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hugo Boss Energetic Fougère is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, softening the fougère style with floral and woody touches. It opens with artemisia and angelica seed, giving a green, slightly spicy start. Rose and geranium add a gentle floral heart, and sandalwood with white musk lays a creamy, woody base. A fruity edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and office wear and works for daily use too. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as modern. Alterra Natural Spirit Eau Fraîche and Trudon Aphélie have a close profile.

Extreme Blue

6.7

Michael Kors · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Michael Kors Extreme Blue is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and aquatic tones, softened by a sweet, spicy touch. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and business settings, with some choosing it for sport. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, with angelica seed adding a bright, lightly spiced start. The heart of juniper, sage, cypress and sesame turns woody and slightly green. In the base, musk, cashmere wood, patchouli and ambrox settle into a soft, woody finish. Versace Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Hunter Intense have a close profile.

Iconic Blend

7.5

Original Penguin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Original Penguin Iconic Blend is a men's fragrance that sets a citrus and aquatic freshness on a green, floral and woody base. It opens with Italian bergamot and violet leaf, which give a light, green, lively start. The heart holds clary sage, nutmeg, angelica seed and geranium: nutmeg and angelica seed add a spicy, faintly sweet side, while geranium carries the floral note. In the dry-down, musk, Indonesian sandalwood and woods come forward and soften the freshness with woody warmth. The overall impression is clean, fresh and slightly synthetic. Its profile is close to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Silver) and Al Haramain Étoiles Silver.