The Perfume Library

25 perfumes

Perseus

Parfums de Marly · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Perseus is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green sparkle of bergamot and grapefruit against a woody base of vetiver and cashmere wood. Perseus leans towards easy daytime wear: most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot and grapefruit, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, vetiver, green mandarin orange and geranium keep the green tone going and add a spicy touch. The base of ambergris, dry woods and cashmere wood leaves it calm and woody. Maison Alhambra Luminous Vivid and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Richwood

8.4

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Richwood is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into amber and vanilla. It starts with mandarin orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant bud adding a fruity edge. Rose absolute and geranium leaf give the heart a soft floral touch, while amber, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli carry the base into a resinous, creamy, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for night outs and evenings. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Emir Fascination have a close profile.

Tabarome Millésime

7.2

Creed · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Tabarome Millésime is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger with the dry, smoky depth of rum, tea and tobacco. The top is La Réunion pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger, where citrus freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, rum, tea, blackcurrant bud and coffee add a green, earthy touch. The base of Indian sandalwood and tobacco settles into a woody, smoky, faintly leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall first and spring second, and it spreads evenly across daytime, business and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Chopard Noble Vetiver and Ajmal Verde have a close profile.

Artisan Black

7.1

John Varvatos · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

John Varvatos Artisan Black is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance; it has been discontinued, but its bright profile suits easy daytime wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters mostly call it masculine, with modern in second place. It opens with blackcurrant bud, mint, mandarin orange and blood orange, a fruity and fresh start, with basil and thyme adding a green edge. In the heart, cardamom, ginger and neroli lend spice and a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, vetiver and leather dries down to a woody finish.

La Voile Rouge

7.2

Jeanne Arthes

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jeanne Arthes La Voile Rouge is a fresh, green and woody chypre-fougère for men, leaning towards everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and blackcurrant bud, a bright, crisp start. Lavender and vetiver form the heart, adding a green, lightly spicy feel. Patchouli, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a dry, resinous woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it suits daily and leisure wear best, with evening and office use also voted. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Caporal and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Racine.

Admiral (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chatillon Lux · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Admiral Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with a green, smoky and lightly sweet layer on top. Bergamot and lemon grass carry the citrus freshness, while aquatic notes and vervain pull it toward something green and cool. Sage and blackcurrant bud sharpen the green side, and smoke adds a faint dryness. Tonka bean and musk bring sweetness and a creamy feel, with a spicy tone staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It was released in 2019.

Weinstrasse (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Chatillon Lux · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse Eau de Toilette is a green, floral men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and evening wear. Oakmoss and blackcurrant bud set a green, fruity base, while grape and honeysuckle pull it toward the floral side. Iris and sandalwood add a dry, slightly powdery woodiness, and musk and coumarin soften the whole. Fougère and spicy accords, with an animal edge, give it a classic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Ted Lapidus Création and Luciano Soprani LS have a close profile.

Ace of Spades

6.7

Motörhead · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Motörhead Ace of Spades is a rugged men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against smoky, woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily life and business, with night and evening use a little further behind. It opens bright and green with lemon, basil, rhubarb and elemi resin. The heart holds blackcurrant bud, frankincense and whisky. In the base, birch tar and gaiac wood bring the smoke, while Atlas cedar and musk soften it onto a woody ground. Motörhead Overkill and Comme des Garçons Play Black have a close profile.

Red Power Ice³

7.5

Ferrari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ferrari Red Power Ice³ is a fresh, green-leaning men's fragrance built around citrus and aquatic notes, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and petitgrain for the citrus, while blackcurrant bud and coriander add a green, slightly fruity edge. Aquatic notes and cardamom lead the heart. Amber, white musk and iris soften the base into a gentle, powdery warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though few votes have been cast, so that picture is tentative. It is defined as a men's fragrance. Azzaro Chrome Sport and Maison Alhambra Daring Blue for Life have a close profile.

Seductive Homme Desire

7.4

Guess · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Guess Seductive Homme Desire is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and fruit freshness against a sweet vanilla and woody base. Pineapple, blackcurrant bud and Spanish orange give it a fresh, fruity start, with elemi resin adding a slight sharpness. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and coriander seed draw a spicy, aromatic line. Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and labdanum sweeten the base and pull it towards a warm, woody, ambery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a tentative reading. It reads masculine, and the fresh opening suits everyday wear while the sweet base suits cooler weather. Valentino Born In Roma Yellow Dream and Ralph's Club Parfum have a close profile.