The Perfume Library

Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum)

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum) is a men's fragrance that lays spice and a smoky woodiness over a fresh, citrus-led aquatic core; it has been discontinued. Aquatic notes, spicy notes and bergamot open it fresh. In the heart, sage, geranium and rosemary add an herbal edge, while patchouli and frankincense settle the scent onto a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern close behind. Nike Hub Man and Ahmed Al Maghribi Aqua Oud have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and fig leaf, giving a fresh, fruity start. Violet leaf, patchouli and black pepper add a spicy, lightly woody heart. In the base, saffron, frankincense, musk and tonka bean soften and sweeten it.

Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that most voters place in summer and spring. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close by without filling a room. Votes cluster around leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use close behind, while night and evening are far less common. It reads masculine and modern. Lemon, grapefruit and mandarin orange open it with bright citrus. Aquatic notes and juniper give the heart a watery, slightly fruity feel. Amberwood, clary sage and musk soften the base into a clean, synthetic finish. Davidoff Cool Water Freeze Me and Juliette Has A Gun Ego Stratis have a close profile.

Sedley

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Sedley is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, followed by business and sport. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share call it modern. Creed Himalaya and Montblanc Legend Blue have a close profile. Fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accords lead, with a spicy and woody line behind them. Aquatic notes, bergamot and spearmint give the opening its coolness. Lavender and Bourbon geranium take the heart. White musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Legend Spirit

7.5

Montblanc · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Legend Spirit is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance built around citrus and aquatic notes. It opens bright and airy with bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper. In the heart, aquatic notes meet cardamom and lavender, and it dries down on cedar, sandalwood and white musk into a soft woodiness. Fruity and sweet touches show in the accords, but the fresh side leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear and leisure ahead of sport and business. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aqva Amara (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva Amara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs citrus and water notes with a mineral coolness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, bright and fruity. At the heart, aquatic and mineral notes keep it cool and clean. The base of frankincense and Indonesian patchouli adds a lightly spicy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named settings. Most see it as masculine and modern. Pendora Amorist and Versace Dylan Blue have a close profile.

Encre Noire Sport

7.7

Lalique · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lalique Encre Noire Sport is a men's fragrance that balances the earthy, smoky side of vetiver with the freshness of citrus and aquatic notes. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, Provençal lavender and cypress, a clean, citrusy first impression. In the heart, nutmeg adds spice, aquatic notes keep it cool, and two vetivers give it a green, woody, earthy spine. Musk and cashmere wood soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and mostly reads as masculine. Lalique Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette) and Carven Vétiver (2008) have a close profile.

Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche

7.6

Hermès · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office use, with evening and night out chosen less often. Most voters find it masculine. It opens with aquatic notes, orange and citrus fruits for a cool start, with geranium at the heart. In the base, patchouli, cedar and woody notes settle it onto an earthy, green ground. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with a light spicy touch.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme Intenso (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme Intenso Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fougère with floral, woody and lightly sweet sides, aimed at men and easy to wear day to day. It opens with aquatic notes, tagetes, geranium and basil, which bring coolness and greenery. In the heart, lavender, hay absolute, tobacco and bran absolute push the scent towards a powdery, spicy character. Cypress, labdanum and sandalwood form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and use is spread evenly across leisure, evening, daily and office wear. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Nobile 1942 Fougère Nobile and Jil Sander Sander for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

No Limit$

6.8

Philipp Plein · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Philipp Plein No Limit$ is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. In the character votes it reads masculine first, then modern. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and ginger. In the heart, cardamom, clove, star anise, cinnamon and black pepper bring a spicy warmth. The base of black amber, bourbon vanilla, oud, leather and dark chocolate pulls it towards a sweet, resinous and smoky finish.

Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve

7.2

Bvlgari · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Sport and office wear also get votes, while evening and night-out use stay in the background. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. Aquatic notes, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot open it fresh and watery. Ambergris sits in the heart. At the base, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody floor, which benzoin softens slightly. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) and Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Cool

8.0

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top is mint, orange, bergamot and aniseed, so the first impression is cool and lively citrus. In the heart, almond, aquatic notes and neroli soften that freshness, and the sweetness stays light. The base of vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan keeps it on a clean, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and works for sport too. Most voters read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport and Baldessarini Cool Force have a close profile.

Acqua

7.2

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jeanne en Provence Acqua is a fresh, aquatic and green scent with a lavender-led, woody backbone, leaning masculine and suited to casual spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present through the day without being loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is rated mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport. Voters mostly find its character masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with rose and aquatic notes for a cool start. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cypress, pine, clary sage and nutmeg add a green, spicy and slightly resinous feel. The base of moss, sandalwood and white musk settles it into a clean, woody finish.

Black Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Mexx · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Black Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits easy daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, mandarin orange and black pepper, where the citrus freshness is held in check by a light spicy edge. Cedarwood and water lily cool the heart, and patchouli, amber and sandalwood settle into a sweet, woody base. Star Wars Jedi Man and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.

Turathi (Brown)

7.9

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Brown) is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around amber, patchouli and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least suggested season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with woody notes, amber, patchouli and ozonic notes. Towards the heart, vanilla and spicy notes add a warm, gourmand sweetness. The base holds aquatic notes, balsamic notes and rose, so the resinous, oriental feel ends on a soft floral touch. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

He Wood

7.0

Dsquared² · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dsquared² He Wood is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around silver fir, violet, vetiver and cedarwood, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. The top holds musk, vegetal amber and silver fir, while the heart brings aquatic notes, violet and violet leaf. Vetiver and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, earthy footing. Fresh, floral, aquatic and green accords lead, with a spicy touch underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer close behind, and name daily, leisure and business as the main occasions. Most read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Released in 2007, it has been discontinued. Dsquared² He Wood Cologne and Dsquared² Original Wood have a close profile.

Immortel / Immortal

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a citrus, aquatic and green character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and modern. Ginger, bergamot and grapefruit give it a crisp, fresh opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, geranium, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal freshness. The base of labdanum, ambroxan and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Immensity and Maison Alhambra Maître de Blue.

Polo est. 67 (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Ralph Lauren · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo est. 67 Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that sets a fresh, citrusy character and a sweet fruity touch on a woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily life, leisure and the office. Voters mostly read it as masculine, followed by modern. The top is aquatic notes, Calabrian bergamot and lavender, which give a cool opening. Pineapple and geranium lead the heart, softened by sunflower seed and clary sage. Sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and patchouli leave a woody trail at the base.

Made for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Bruno Banani · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Made for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, watery fragrance for men, best suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with bergamot, green apple and Tunisian rosemary, giving a fruity, green freshness. Aquatic notes and geranium sit in the heart, while musk, cedarwood, moss and tonka bean sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it works for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most call it masculine, and some find it modern. Al Haramain Étoiles Silver and Paris Bleu Aviator have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Sport

7.5

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate: it sits closer to the skin than a room-filling scent. Daily wear, office and sport lead the occasions, while evening and night out play a small part. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. The top holds almond, spices and aquatic notes, and fresh, aquatic and citrus accords lead. Neroli sits in the heart, with patchouli, coumarin and vetiver underneath. Coumarin and almond add a gentle sweetness, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody base.

Original Wood

7.6

Dsquared² · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Dsquared² Original Wood is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built around cardamom, vetiver and cedarwood. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, aquatic notes and violet leaf, which give a spicy, watery freshness. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, silver fir and cedarwood form a green, woody backbone. Indonesian patchouli, amber and musk soften it at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Dsquared² He Wood and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Classic 8.0 / 8.0

7.3

Zara · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Classic 8.0 / 8.0 is a fresh, floral and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. The top carries violet, melon and peppermint, with lily of the valley and aquatic notes in the heart. Musk, cedarwood and amber settle underneath as a soft woody base, while green and fruity touches add a light sweetness. Adidas Pure Lightness and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Cologne

7.4

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Fahrenheit Cologne is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with aquatic notes. The citrus leads, with French violet adding a floral touch and Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar forming a woody base. Nutmeg and caraway bring a spicy edge, while Indonesian patchouli stays in the background. The overall feel is green, aquatic and slightly leathery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian masculin Pluriel and Memo Paris Ocean Leather have a close profile.

#Fierce

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand #Fierce is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon, orange and aquatic notes against oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver. #Fierce is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and sport too. It reads masculine and modern. A fresh, citrusy accord leads: lemon, orange and petitgrain meet the aquatic notes. Cardamom and sage add spice, while oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody base. Jasmine, rose and musk soften the sweet, fruity side. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Armaf Venetian have a close profile.