The Perfume Library

Mercedes-Benz Cologne

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Cologne is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, mandarin orange and Brazilian orange with a sharp edge of pink pepper. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Citrus leads from the first spray, while pink pepper adds a spicy lift to the fruity freshness. The heart brings vervain and ginger, which warms the coolness slightly. Vetiver, blond woods and musk make a clean, woody base.

Bvlgari Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Bvlgari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, white pear and sandalwood. Citrus and green accords set the overall mood, with white pear and violet leaf softening the freshness. Tonka bean, white honey and Siam benzoin add a light sweetness, while blond woods and sandalwood give it a dry, woody base. There is a spicy touch too, and the accords include a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most call it masculine. It has been discontinued. Dsquared² Wood for Him and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Wood for Him

7.2

Dsquared² · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dsquared² Wood for Him is a modern men's fragrance that sets bright citrus on a woody base, with green and spicy touches in between. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. Cardamom, ginger and violet leaf then add a spicy, slightly green heart. Vetiver, blond woods and ambrox settle into a woody, lightly sweet, clean dry-down. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Hawas London

7.8

Rasasi

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rasasi Hawas London opens with pear, pink pepper and saffron and dries down to vanilla and amber, a sweet, spicy fragrance for men. Pear adds freshness while pink pepper and saffron bring the spice forward. In the heart, frankincense, rose and white blossoms give a soft floral turn. The base of vanilla, blond woods, musk and amber finishes it sweet, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though sold as a men's scent, a good share of voters read it as feminine, so it wears fairly flexibly.

Kokain White Ash

7.0

Rammstein · 2020

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rammstein Kokain White Ash opens with nutmeg and white pepper over frankincense, blond woods and sandalwood, a smoky, resinous men's scent that has been discontinued. Nutmeg and white pepper come first, giving a dry, sharp spice. In the heart, blond woods and frankincense build a resinous, faintly smoky base. Sandalwood and crystal musk soften the finish, though the synthetic, earthy character stays present. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. It reads masculine. Rammstein Kokain White Intense and Lush 4:20PM have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Summer

7.7

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Vibrant Leather Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger, and suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure, daily wear and sport. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character is voted masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger give a bright citrus start. Neroli and lotus in the heart add a floral, green touch. Ambroxan, cedar and blond woods dry it down into a clean, woody base.

Legacy (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Cristiano Ronaldo · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds lavender, apple and cinnamon: a bright start that leans toward sweet and spicy. In the heart, sage, cedarwood and rosemary turn it green and woody. Patchouli and blond woods anchor the base, while synthetic and oriental touches give it a modern feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, for leisure and daily wear, with a fair share also choosing it for business and nights out. Most find it masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite and Save Brave UrBN.

Dojou for Him / 土壌

8.0

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Annayake Dojou for Him / 土壌 is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with black pepper, ylang-ylang and juniper berry, and patchouli, cedar and cardamom lead the heart. In the base, moss, leather and a chypre accord build an earthy footing that musk and amber soften. The overall impression is spicy, woody and green.

Aviator

7.2

Paris Bleu · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Paris Bleu Aviator is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly sweet character, leaning towards daily wear and warmer seasons. It opens with lavender, bergamot and violet leaf, then turns greener at the heart with geranium, blond woods and sage. Moss, amber and tonka bean sit underneath, giving it a woody, sweet base. The overall impression is clean, slightly fruity and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and sport wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition and Banderas Power of Seduction have a close profile.

Away Man

6.7

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Abercrombie & Fitch Away Man is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs grapefruit, violet leaf and pineapple with the light spice of white pepper and ginger. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use trailing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character is mostly read as masculine and modern. Citrus, green leaf and pineapple come first, then geranium, ginger and the dry warmth of white pepper. Amber, blond woods and vetiver give it a woody base, while an aquatic, slightly synthetic freshness runs throughout. Loewe Loewe pour Homme Sport and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oscent Black

7.2

Alexandre.J · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Alexandre.J Oscent Black is a sweet, spicy and resinous woody-smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings and nights out as well as leisure. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic edge. It opens with ginger and aniseed, then turns woody and smoky through tobacco, frankincense, patchouli and cedarwood. Vanilla, labdanum and musk soften the base and add sweetness. Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam have a close profile.

Karl Hamburg Alster

6.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that pairs aquatic and green tones, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and mandarin orange for a cool start. Lavender, sage and freesia in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Blond woods, musk and moss soften the base, while sweet and woody shades stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Parfums de Marly Percival share a close profile.

Members Only

6.0

P1 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

P1 Members Only is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base. Grapefruit, black pepper and ginger give it a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, watermelon, blond woods and red chili pull sweetness and spice together. Amber, tonka bean and musk leave a soft, resinous trail underneath, and a synthetic edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. Daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Bon Parfumeur 901 Muscade Amande Patchouli and Police Forbidden for Man have a close profile.

A Way for Him

5.8

Trussardi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Trussardi A Way for Him is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity side and a touch of sweetness, suited to daily and office wear. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and stretches to evening and night out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither overpowering nor quick to fade. It has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and grapefruit open bright and citrusy. In the heart, air accord, green apple and solar note keep it cool. Blond woods, patchouli and vanilla settle into a sweet, woody base. The fresh, aquatic and synthetic accords lead. Jil Sander Sun Men Fizz and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

After Game

8.0

El Ganso · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

El Ganso After Game opens with green mandarin, basil and ginger, a fresh, green-leaning scent made for men. The top pairs green mandarin's citrus lift with basil and ginger, which add a spicy, herbal energy. Mint, petitgrain and green tea carry that coolness through the heart. Musk, blond woods and vetiver settle underneath as a soft woody base, with a clean, synthetic edge running throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, followed by sport and the office, while evening is chosen far less. It reads clearly masculine. Banana Republic Classic Green and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Signature Red Dragon

7.1

Replay · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Replay Signature Red Dragon is a fresh, green men's scent that leans towards daily wear and the spring-to-autumn months. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick daytime and leisure wear, with some choosing it for the office. Fall, summer and spring draw close to the same share of votes, while winter trails behind. It reads masculine. Cardamom and pink pepper give the opening a spicy lift. Geranium and tea add a light, green heart, and blond woods with vetiver set a woody, earthy base. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead. Its vetiver-driven profile is close to Une Nuit Nomade Mr. Vetiver and Montale Vetiver Patchouli.

3 - The Leather Jacket Eau de Performance

7.1

Gammon · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gammon 3 - The Leather Jacket Eau de Performance is a masculine scent led by leather and spice over a woody, slightly sweet frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards nights out, leisure and evenings, though it also finds a place at the office and for daily wear. It reads masculine and classic, with a good number calling it modern. Fugazzi Borntostandout® and Chanel Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with black pepper, clove leaf and apple, spicy with a touch of fruit. The heart holds leather, tobacco, geranium and osmanthus, where the leathery and floral sides dominate. The base of cedarwood, blond woods and amber settles into a woody, sweet, oriental finish.

Solare (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Vince Camuto · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Vince Camuto Solare Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of red apple, mandarin orange and French lavender with a woody base. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Ratings in both areas land in the middle, though the number of votes is small, so they are not conclusive. The fresh, citrusy build suits everyday daytime wear, while the sweet and creamy touches keep it from feeling sharp. Red apple and mandarin orange lead the top, with lavender adding an aromatic lift. In the heart, pimento leaf, wild sage and cardamom bring a spiced, herbal turn. Cashmere wood, tonka leaf, blond woods and musk then soften it, settling into a creamy, woody warmth.

Terra Profonda - Black Fig & Basil

7.4

Zara · 2026

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara Terra Profonda - Black Fig & Basil is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets fruity and earthy touches against a woody base. The notes read as a single composition: Italian black fig gives a soft fruity side, basil carries the green and spicy edge, blond woods build the woody ground, and sea salt keeps the whole thing airy. The accords agree, with fresh and green leading while spicy and earthy stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear, business and evenings, with some choosing it for sport and nights out. It suits anyone wanting an easygoing, unheavy masculine scent. Diptyque Virgilio and Bois 1920 Cannabis have a close profile.

Tag-Him Prestige Edition (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Armaf

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Tag-Him Prestige Edition Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot, grapefruit and mint against the sweet, spicy warmth of cinnamon, pepper and vanilla. It opens with a bright citrus feel from bergamot, grapefruit and mint. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon, blood orange and pepper come forward, and the fruity, spicy side becomes clear. The base of vanilla, amber, patchouli and blond woods settles into a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes, so those ratings are tentative. With its sweet, spicy build, it should feel most at home in cooler weather. Armaf Marjan - Blue and Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif have a close profile.

Bark / النباح

7.6

Blend Oud · 2013

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Blend Oud Bark / النباح is a spicy citrus fragrance for men that opens on grapefruit, red mandarin and peppermint and deepens into rose absolute, cinnamon and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote counts are small, so read that with caution. Voters place it in daytime, leisure and business wear, with evenings close behind. There are no season votes, so nothing can be said about the time of year. It opens with the brightness of grapefruit, mandarin and orange, cooled by peppermint. In the heart, rose absolute meets cinnamon and spices and sweetens the scent. The base of patchouli, blond woods, leather and amber leaves a woody, slightly animalic warmth. Pure Gold by Milton-Lloyd and Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

East Coast Club Man

5.1

Tom Tailor · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tom Tailor East Coast Club Man is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance made for men. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, then sport and business settings. It reads as masculine. It opens with Sicilian lemon and peach, giving a light fruity freshness. In the heart, violet, lavender and suede come forward. At the base, tonka bean, blond woods and amber settle it into a soft, woody finish. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue Man and Armaf Ventana have a close profile.

Exotic Musk

6.1

Bentley · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bentley Exotic Musk is a floral, sweet and powdery men's fragrance built around amberwood, iris and musk. It opens with amberwood and iris, which give it a powdery, lightly floral start. In the heart, tonka bean adds sweetness, while orcanox and ambrarome bring a synthetic, amber-like glow. Blond woods and musk close it out, with spicy and woody tones settling onto a soft base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without projecting far. It is marketed as a men's scent, though the powdery sweetness keeps it away from a sharply masculine feel. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Dior Dior Homme Parfum (2024) and Quintesscent Aqua have a close profile.

P.U.R.E. Million Men

5.8

Giorgio Valenti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Valenti P.U.R.E. Million Men is a men's fragrance that sets sweet, spicy and floral sides over a powdery, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with night out and evening close behind, and it reads masculine. It opens with peppermint, mandarin orange and pink grapefruit, fresh and fruity. Toward the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and spices take over, and the sweet, gourmand side gains weight. The base of patchouli, blond woods, leather and amber settles into a woody, leathery, oriental ground. Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) and Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold have a close profile.