The Perfume Library

Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Lalique · 2006

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lalique Encre Noire Eau de Toilette is a green, woody fragrance for men, opening with cypress and vetiveryl acetate and built around two different vetivers in the heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and also gets votes for daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Cypress and vetiveryl acetate give a fresh, green start. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and Haitian vetiver form an earthy, smoky core. Cashmere wood and musk soften it at the base, while the spicy and resinous touches stay behind the woody character. Lalique Encre Noire Sport and Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon 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.

Homme

8.1

Xerjoff · 2007

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Homme is a men's fragrance in which citrus and spice meet smoky, woody notes of leather, vetiver and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and the character votes lean masculine and classic. It opens on bergamot, orange, mandarin and lemon, with ginger and tarragon adding spice. The heart brings clove, lavender and iris. The base of amber, Atlas cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, rose and leathery notes leaves a resinous, smoky, leathery trail.

Mercedes-Benz Intense

7.3

Mercedes-Benz · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mercedes-Benz Intense is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets floral, aquatic and spicy touches on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine, with voters split between classic and modern. Mercedes-Benz for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, softened by a green edge from violet leaf absolute. The heart pairs violet with Madagascar pepper. The base settles into Bourbon vetiver, American cedar and patchouli, with ambrox lending it a touch of sweetness.

Vetiver Royal Bourbon (2014)

8.0

Oriza L. Legrand · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Vetiver Royal Bourbon is a masculine vetiver fragrance that joins a fresh, green start to a woody, smoky, earthy body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. Peppermint, thyme and vetiver absolute give a cool, green, spicy start. The heart holds labdanum, Bourbon vetiver, sandalwood and iris. In the base, tobacco, leather and oakmoss pull it towards a smoky, resinous warmth. Chanel Sycomore and Etro Vetiver have a close profile.

L'Anarchiste (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Caron · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Caron L'Anarchiste Eau de Toilette opens with mint and orange blossom and moves into vetiver, sandalwood and gaiac wood, a fresh, woody scent aimed at men; it has been discontinued. Mint and orange blossom come first, and the accords lean fresh, citrus and green, with a fruity, sweet softness alongside. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and Indian sandalwood give the scent a woody body, and musk with gaiac wood dries it down on a spicy, woody base. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn for leisure and daily use as well as business. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Half of voters call it masculine, and a good number find it classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Halston Halston Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Little Song

7.9

Meo Fusciuni · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Meo Fusciuni Little Song is a masculine fragrance that moves from a floral, spicy opening into an earthy, smoky and resinous depth, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters find it masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, ginger and pink pepper, then carries Turkish rose absolute and coffee in the heart. The base holds sage absolute, labdanum absolute, tobacco absolute, Bourbon vetiver, musk and civet. The floral side and the smoky, resinous, earthy side balance each other.

Patou pour Homme (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Jean Patou · 1980

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jean Patou Patou pour Homme is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with smoky, leathery edges and a classic feel; it has been discontinued. Virginia cedar, Malabar pepper and Bourbon vetiver lead, while clary sage and pimento keep it spicy and green and Mysore sandalwood softens the woody base. Alongside its chypre and fougère character there is a resinous, animal roughness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Aramis Aramis Special Blend and Arquiste Nanban.

Vetiver (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Etro Vetiver Eau de Toilette is a green, earthy woody fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge, aimed at men; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with sagebrush, bergamot, clary sage and petitgrain. In the heart, gaiac wood, iris and bourbon vetiver bring out the woody, earthy side, and tobacco flower with amber adds a resinous warmth in the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. Le Labo Vetiver 46 and D.S. & Durga Cowboy Grass have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Mercedes-Benz · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Mercedes-Benz for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with mandarin, lemon and bergamot, turns green with violet leaf, and settles on patchouli and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the character is mostly voted masculine. It starts with citrus in front: Italian mandarin, lemon and Calabrian bergamot give a bright, fresh opening. In the heart, violet, galbanum and nutmeg pull it towards floral and green, with Madagascar pepper adding a light spice. The base of patchouli, cedarwood and Bourbon vetiver leaves a dry, woody finish.

Vetiver Bourbon

7.6

Monotheme · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monotheme Vetiver Bourbon is a fresh, green citrus scent set on an earthy vetiver base, aimed mainly at men. It opens bright, spicy and slightly bitter with lemon, bergamot, coriander and artemisia. In the heart, orange blossom and Bourbon vetiver take over, and the earthy side of the vetiver defines the character. Sandalwood and oakmoss form a dry, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office top the occasions. Most see it as masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. Malizia Uomo Vetyver and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Oxford Street (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Hugh Parsons · 2009

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Oxford Street Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a sweet, woody, slightly earthy base, best suited to work and everyday wear in fall and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next; business and leisure are the top occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some votes for classic and modern. Sicilian mandarin orange, grapefruit and star anise give a bright, fresh start. Cumin, cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward in the heart. Cistus, Bourbon vetiver and oud then settle it into a resinous, woody base. Morph Kolonaki and Parfums MDCI L'Elégant have a close profile.

Land (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Lacoste · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Land Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and earthy men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and Sicilian lemon in a bright citrus layer, with lavender and galbanum adding a green edge. In the heart, juniper berry, bourbon vetiver and oakmoss absolute form a spicy, earthy core, and the base of benzoin, amber and musky notes leaves a soft warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Just over half of voters call it masculine, and many also describe it as classic.

Route du Vétiver

7.3

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Floral · Green · Fruity

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Route du Vétiver is a green, earthy fragrance for men built around Bourbon vetiver and precious woods. It opens with leaf green, blackcurrant and aldehydes, bright and lightly fruity. At the heart, Bourbon vetiver, precious woods and jasmine take over, with the floral side staying in the background. Musk and sandalwood soften the base. The accords also bring woody, smoky, leathery and spicy shades. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans toward evenings and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Arrogance pour Homme and Jean-Louis Trintignant pour Homme share a close profile.

Whitehall (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Hugh Parsons · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Whitehall Eau de Parfum is a woody scent for men that balances a fresh, green citrus brightness with spice, smoke and leather. It opens with orange blossom, grapefruit and bergamot, a bright citrus start. Geranium adds a green touch at the heart, while black pepper and white pepper bring the spice forward. The base of white amber, Bourbon vetiver, Russian leather and Singapore patchouli settles into a smoky, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the leading occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. Dunhill Icon Elite and Police Instinct have a close profile.

Sunday Mood

7.6

El Ganso · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

El Ganso Sunday Mood is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, lightly floral and aquatic feel, suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office also possible. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, pear, bergamot and black pepper, bright and slightly spicy. In the heart, mint, geranium and wild flowers keep it green and airy. Bourbon vetiver and cedar leave a calm, woody base. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport and Givenchy Play Sport have a close profile.

Vétiver (2008)

7.3

Carven · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carven Vétiver is a men's fragrance built on lemon, bergamot and lavender over Java and Bourbon vetiver; it has been discontinued. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Citrus and lavender open clean and green. In the heart, spices and nutmeg warm the freshness slightly. Two vetivers carry the base, leaving a woody, earthy and faintly smoky finish.

Essence Musk

7.1

Ferrari · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ferrari Essence Musk is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, marine notes and mandarin orange leaf. Watermelon, peppermint and lavender form the heart, with nutmeg adding a light spice. White musk, amber, bourbon vetiver and cedar settle underneath, making the base sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity, with a clean synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office rather than for nights out. Most voters see it as masculine. Hugo Boss Hugo Jeans and Montblanc Legend Spirit have a close profile.

Piazza Affari

7.5

Milano Fragranze · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Milano Fragranze Piazza Affari is a fresh men's fragrance that ties citrus brightness to a spicy, woody base. It opens with lime, cardamom, blackcurrant and pink pepper, a crisp and lightly spiced start. Lavender and Bourbon geranium add a soft floral touch in the heart, and it settles into patchouli, Bourbon vetiver and cedarwood for a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It mostly reads as masculine. Monotheme Cedar Wood and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Spice Surprise

6.6

SweDoft · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

SweDoft Spice Surprise is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance led by cinnamon, honey and coffee. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Cinnamon, clove and black pepper give a spicy warmth, while honey and date turn it gourmand. Tobacco, labdanum, patchouli and Bourbon vetiver add a resinous, earthy, smoky depth, and cedarwood frames it in wood. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, evening and night-out wear, with business and daily use well behind. Most call its character masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Frapin 1697 and Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam have a close profile.

King's Road (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Hugh Parsons

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons King's Road Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with aquatic notes and a touch of spice, leaning towards everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter further behind. It suits daily, leisure and business wear, and is chosen less often for nights out. It opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit, blackcurrant and lavender. In the heart, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper add spice while aquatic notes keep it airy. The base settles on Singapore patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood, softened by white musk.

Marte (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Battistoni · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Battistoni Marte Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance, built on a chypre and fougère frame with citrus and woody tones. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, basil and Tunisian rosemary, which give a bright, herbal start. In the heart, Grasse jasmine, Madagascan clove and pimento add a floral and spicy warmth. The base settles onto dry, woody ground of Bourbon vetiver and Atlas cedar. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. With its classic masculine character it sits close to everyday wear. Battistoni Marte Concentrée and Loewe pour Homme share a close profile.

Python for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Trussardi · 2001

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

Trussardi Python for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and woody fragrance for men, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and projection are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in. It has a masculine character and sits close to everyday wear. The top opens cool and green with mulch, tea and bark. Cypress leaf and olive form the heart, and the base of teakwood, bourbon vetiver, tonka bean and musk settles it onto a woody footing. Aquatic and fruity touches keep it airy.

S'il Vous Play

7.7

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Dell'Oro S'il Vous Play is a perfume classed as masculine, with a floral and sweet character balanced by spice and wood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The top opens with nutmeg, Nepalese sichuan pepper and pink grapefruit, spice set against a fresh citrus. In the heart, amber, vanilla blossom and lemon blossom add a soft, sweet floral touch. Sandalwood, Betahydrane™ and Bourbon vetiver form a woody, powdery base.