The Perfume Library

37 perfumes

Colonia Leather (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather is a masculine scent for autumn and winter evenings, moving from bright citrus into leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and for daily wear. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Homme have a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Brazilian orange and raspberry, a bright citrus-fruit start. The heart brings rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, with a spicy tone taking over. In the base, Paraguayan gaiac wood, Atlas cedar and leather settle into a woody, smoky, resinous finish.

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.

Oltremare (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bois 1920 Oltremare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent built on Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, suited to leisure and daily wear. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, juniper berry and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy touch. White musk, patchouli and sandalwood soften the base into a woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office top the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern streak. Bentley for Men Azure and Jil Sander Pure for Men have a close profile.

Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Leather Eau de Parfum is a leathery, masculine-leaning scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Sicilian lemon, raspberry and Brazilian orange give a fresh, lightly fruity opening. The heart holds rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, where the floral side is balanced by spice. The base of leather, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, smoky footing.

Era Reloaded

6.9

Jaguar · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar Era Reloaded is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrus opening with a fruity, sweet body, and it has an easy, everyday character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly find it masculine and modern. It opens with Brazilian orange and Sicilian lemon for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, pineapple, apple and melon add fruity freshness, while peppermint and pink pepper give it a spicy edge. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, sweetened by vanilla, caramel and tonka bean. Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Centaure

7.5

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Centaure is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with lemon, petitgrain and mint and carries lavender and jasmine at its heart. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, evening and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly see it as masculine and classic. The opening is bright with lemon, Brazilian orange and mint. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and lavender add a soft floral touch, while blackcurrant and fir absolute bring a green, slightly fruity edge. The base of vetiver, tobacco and oakmoss dries it down into a woody, spicy fougère. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Boadicea the Victorious Oxford have a close profile.

Sunrise Vetiver

8.1

Franck Olivier · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against earthy, woody vetiver, and it suits spring and autumn days at work or at leisure. It opens with vervain, Italian lemon, bergamot and Brazilian orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Sri Lankan cardamom, nutmeg and rosemary add a spicy, slightly herbal note. The base of Haitian vetiver, iris, white amber and sandalwood settles into a softly sweet, woody and earthy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it carries comfortably into summer too. It is chosen mostly for business and leisure. Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire and Le Galion Vetyver have a close profile.

Accordo di Ebano (Profumo)

7.3

L'Erbolario · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Accordo di Ebano is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It opens with a bright citrus group of orange, lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, patchouli, lavender and black pepper add a spicy, green edge, softened by ebony and geranium. The base settles on oakmoss, sandalwood and amber, giving it a woody foundation. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose it for leisure and everyday wear, with the office the next most common pick. It reads clearly masculine. Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette) and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

Guapo Extreme

7.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Guapo Extreme is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh trio of bergamot, Brazilian orange and lemon, then deepens into vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. There are no season or occasion votes to go on, but it reads clearly masculine. The opening is dominated by citrus, supported by aquatic and green accords. Towards the heart, clove, nutmeg and apple add a spicy warmth. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood, gaiac wood and oakmoss settles into a woody, earthy finish. Zara Virtuous Oud and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

Cannabis Santal

6.4

Fresh · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Fresh Cannabis Santal is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with a green, earthy body and a faintly sweet edge. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, Brazilian orange and black plum. In the heart, cannabis, rose and patchouli set a green, earthy tone; the base of vetiver, musk and chocolate softens it and ends on a gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these readings are tentative. It is classed as masculine. Two perfumes with a close profile are Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Impérial Santal and Liaison de Parfum No Matter What.

Tous Man

6.4

Tous · 2004

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Tous Man is a men's fragrance that balances a fresh, green and fruity character with spice and wood, suited to relaxed wear from day into evening. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters recommend it most for nights out and evenings, with daily, leisure and business wear not far behind. Grapefruit, Brazilian orange, ginger and pepper give it a fresh, spicy opening. Pineapple and Red Delicious apple add a fruity sweetness in the heart, and tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, slightly powdery base.

The Mandariners for Him

7.5

Mandarina Duck · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mandarina Duck The Mandariners for Him is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around Brazilian orange, mandarin orange and Italian lemon. The top opens bright and fruity with Brazilian orange, clover, mandarin orange and Italian lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, clary sage and lavender add a floral, green side and a hint of spice that softens the citrus. The base of sandalore, Indonesian patchouli and Sandela™ settles the scent onto a woody, creamy footing. The fresh and floral accords stay present throughout, while the woody side gradually comes forward.