The Perfume Library

Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather is a masculine scent built on leather and patchouli, brightened by lemon and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Bamboo and the citrus notes keep it fresh, while leather and patchouli pull it towards a woody, slightly smoky, leathery side. Fruity and sweet tones sit in the accords too, along with a synthetic sheen. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Starwalker (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Montblanc · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Starwalker Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and bamboo, giving an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, fir resin, ginger and nutmeg add a spicy edge while amber softens the sweetness. The base of musk, cedar and sandalwood leaves a clean, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and lean towards daily, leisure and business wear. Most call it masculine and modern. Fa'ra Star Walker and Armaf Tag-Him have a close profile.

Mister Marvelous (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Byredo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Mister Marvelous Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that carries the fresh, green opening of mandarin orange leaf and bitter orange blossom through bamboo and green lavender into black amber and white cedarwood; it has been discontinued. It opens citrusy and green: mandarin orange leaf and bitter orange blossom give an airy first impression. In the heart, bamboo and green lavender keep that greenness going, and the base of black amber and white cedarwood settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall feel is clean, fresh and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Annayake · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a clean, green-leaning men's fragrance built around bergamot, Chinese black tea and bamboo. It opens on bergamot and Asian mandarin orange, softened by apple blossom and Chinese black tea. The heart of lotus, bamboo and cotton flower is light, floral and green. Patchouli, oakmoss, teakwood and sandalwood make a woody base, with a slightly sweet, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Jaguar Classic Gold have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Sport

7.4

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Habit Rouge Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with spicy, floral and woody touches, suited to relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly masculine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. It opens with bamboo, pink pepper and bitter orange, a bright and lightly spicy start. Jasmine adds a soft floral note in the heart. Musk, patchouli and woody notes in the base settle it into a sweet, powdery and faintly leathery finish.

Vibrant Leather (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Zara Vibrant Leather Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a leathery, smoky backbone under citrus and fresh notes; it has been discontinued. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright, crisp start, and bamboo carries that freshness with a light green touch. Leather and patchouli add a spicy, smoky, woody depth. Fruity and synthetic tones sit among the accords, lending it a modern feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads masculine. Zara Night pour Homme IV and Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Roberto Cavalli · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Cavalli Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy, herbal mix of tarragon, white pepper and lavender over a sweet, woody base of cedarwood and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It opens green and fresh with tarragon, bamboo and coriander. In the heart, white pepper, geranium and lavender add a spicy edge. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean and musk sweetens it and settles into a powdery, oriental warmth.

Pure Man (2012)

7.1

Jil Sander · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Pure Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets juniper and mandarin against a soft, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, elemi resin and mandarin orange, a green and spicy freshness. In the heart, bamboo and white musk soften that brightness, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine. Jil Sander Pure for Men and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic

6.4

Lacoste · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic is a fresh, green men's fragrance, with light citrus, floral and woody touches that suit everyday wear. It opens with artemisia, juniper and bamboo, which give a cool, green feel. In the heart, violet, geranium and tea soften it with a floral note. The base of vetiver, ambergris and patchouli leaves a woody footing, with fruity and sweet tones showing here and there. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business use are equally favoured. Most votes call it masculine. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and s.Oliver Black Label Men have a close profile.

Bogoss Vibrant Leather Winter

8.2

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Winter is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, fruity mix of bergamot, lime and pineapple and settles into leather and patchouli. The top notes of bergamot, lime and pineapple give a fresh, citrusy start. At the heart, apple keeps the fruity sweetness going while leather comes forward, with bamboo alongside. The base of patchouli, cognac and papyrus adds a woody, spicy, slightly sweet footing. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and night-out use also common. Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion and Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Elixir have a close profile.

Chakai

6.9

Rituals · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Rituals Chakai is a fresh, green men's fragrance with aquatic and floral touches. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as masculine. Cardamom, hinoki wood and bamboo make up the notes. Fresh and aquatic tones dominate, while the green and floral sides stay in the background. A light sweetness and spice soften the woody base. Adolfo Dominguez Bambú Hombre and Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Explosion

7.8

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that sets a sharp opening of black pepper, bergamot and lemon against a leather base. Black pepper sits beside the citrus at the start, while bamboo and violet leaf in the heart pull that freshness towards green. As it dries, black amber, patchouli and leather come forward, and cotton candy sweetens the woody, leathery base slightly. A fruity, synthetic sheen runs through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and its value for money scores high. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Zara Vibrant Leather and Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Winter have a close profile.

Black Musk for Men (Cologne)

6.3

Jōvan · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jōvan Black Musk for Men is a fresh, green and floral men's cologne that opens on mandarin orange, tagetes and violet leaf. Mandarin's fruity brightness meets the green edge of violet leaf at first. In the heart, lavender, bamboo and cypress build a light, aromatic and slightly woody frame. The base of fossilised amber, musk and labdanum sweetens it and settles into a powdery softness, with a somewhat synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine.

Vibrant Leather Winter (2020)

8.2

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Vibrant Leather Winter is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with green, woody and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so that picture is tentative. It is made for men and is easy to wear through the day. The notes have no top, heart and base split; sandalwood, papyrus and bamboo read together as one. The woody, leathery side is sharpened by spice, while citrus and fruity touches keep it fresh.

Bambú Hombre

6.9

Adolfo Dominguez · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adolfo Dominguez Bambú Hombre is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with floral and green touches that read light and clean; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are favoured equally. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Bamboo and marine notes set a fresh, watery base. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch and cotton a clean feel, while amber balances them with a sweet, woody warmth. The accords also include spicy and synthetic touches.

Create Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Puma · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Puma Create Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that suits sport and leisure. It has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and pineapple, bright and fruity. Bamboo and watermelon carry that watery feel through the heart, while sandalwood and amber soften the base. Spicy and synthetic touches sit among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears easily. Most voters place it in sport and leisure, with business and daily wear close behind. It is rarely picked for evenings or nights out.

Halloween Man Rock On

7.3

Halloween · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halloween Man Rock On is a men's fragrance led by fresh and citrus accords, set against a spicy, woody backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer, spring and fall for it. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for office and evening too. The top opens with red pepper, bamboo, lemon and cardamom, fresh and spicy from the first spray. In the heart, lavender, red apple, rosemary and violet leaf add a floral, fruity softness. The base of sandalwood, moss, amber and musk settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men and Buffalo Buffalo Classic Men have a close profile.

Nomad

6.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs lemon tree and green tea with a touch of spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Lemon tree and green tea open the scent clean and bright. In the heart, clove, bamboo and ginger add a spicy, green edge, while sandalwood, cedar and teakwood settle it onto a woody base. The fresh, green side leads, and the sweetness stays in the background. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and daytime and leisure wear come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine.

Starwalker Extreme

7.2

Montblanc · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Starwalker Extreme is a fresh, woody men's fragrance in which citrus and fruit are softened by sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers all day nor fades quickly. Few people have rated it, so this is only a rough picture. No clear season or occasion stands out, but it reads as masculine. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, apple and pineapple, a bright, fruity start, with bamboo adding a green edge. In the heart, marine notes, cedar, geranium and lavender come forward. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean, nutmeg and ginger settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

Intense Vibrant Leather

7.1

Zara · 2022

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Zara Intense Vibrant Leather is a men's fragrance with a leathery, smoky character, opened up by citrus and spice. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its value for money is rated highly. Leather, patchouli and tobacco lead the scent. Lemon and bergamot brighten the first impression, while black pepper and geranium add a spicy, green streak. Oud and elemi resin deepen the smoky, earthy side. The overall feel is woody and slightly sweet. Zara Encens Vibrant Leather and RPL Maison XVII Patchouli Secret have a close profile.

Romeo Gigli Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Romeo Gigli · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Romeo Gigli Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and business, while evening and night-out use lag behind. Mandarin orange, yuzu and bergamot give it a bright citrus opening. The heart of cinnamon, geranium, bamboo and pepper adds green, floral and spicy touches. Cypress, musk and patchouli settle underneath as a woody, earthy base.

Lucky You for Men

6.3

Lucky Brand · 2000

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Lucky Brand Lucky You for Men is a fresh, green men's fragrance with fruity and woody sides. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with sweet clover, herbs and tamarind, which give a green, slightly sour feel. In the heart, Zanzibar costus, cascarilla and cardamom come forward. It dries down on musk, bamboo and sandalwood, settling into a soft, woody base. The accords also carry a synthetic edge.

Very Sexy for Him

7.3

Victoria's Secret · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him is a fresh, masculine fougère built on citrus, aquatic and green accords, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and projection are both rated moderate, so it neither announces itself from across the room nor fades quickly. It reads masculine, and with only a small number of ratings these impressions should be taken loosely. Bergamot, tangerine and lime carry the bright citrus opening, with caraway adding a spicy edge. In the heart, sage, bamboo, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper keep the green and spicy mood going. Vetiver, musk and sequoia wood settle it onto a woody base, where the sweet, fruity side of the accords softens.

aqua mat; homme

7.3

Masakï Matsushïma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma aqua mat; homme is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It lasts moderately and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage rather than a trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office, rarely for evenings. Voters mostly read it as masculine. It opens with lime, honey pomelo, bamboo sap and fig leaf, giving a citrusy, green and slightly fruity freshness. The heart of magnolia and bamboo adds a soft, watery floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, crystal musk and reed settle it into a calm, woody finish. Fragonard Eau du Bonheur and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò have a close profile.