The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

Icon Absolute

Dunhill · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dunhill Icon Absolute is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot and black pepper, then softens into saffron, Egyptian jasmine and black rose. The base is led by oud, Tuscan leather and tobacco leaf, so the spicy, woody and resinous accords sit on an earthy, leathery foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it for business or daily use. It reads masculine and classic. Le Labo Oud 27 and Dior Purple Oud have a close profile.

Alfa Romeo Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Alfa Romeo · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Alfa Romeo Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs Italian lemon and grapefruit with nutmeg, cedarwood and oud. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, with a fair number choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens bright with elemi resin, Italian lemon and grapefruit. The heart turns spicy, woody and floral through nutmeg, cedarwood and black rose. The base of ebony, synthetic leather, oud and patchouli leaves a leathery, resinous, slightly sweet trail.

Fossil 1954 for Men

7.2

Fossil · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fossil 1954 for Men is a fresh, citrusy and green scent that settles into a sweet, woody base, made for men; it has been discontinued. The top is Italian bergamot, lemon, Guatemala cardamom and black pepper, so citrus and spice make a bright start. The heart brings spike lavender, ginger and juniper, with aquatic and earthy tones among the accords. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear, with leisure, business and night out following. It reads as a relaxed, masculine daytime scent. Sapil Intense for Men and Fragonard Valentin have a close profile.

Reserve for Men

7.1

Perry Ellis · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perry Ellis Reserve for Men is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère for men, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper berry and lavender, while geranium leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, white carnation, thyme, sage and tarragon pull the scent towards a spicy, herbal side, with black rose and hedione softening it. The base rests on sandalwood, amber, musk and oakmoss, giving a woody, earthy footing. The overall impression is clean and brisk in the classic fougère mould, with a slightly synthetic touch among the accords. Its profile sits close to Calvin Klein Eternity for Men and Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme.