The Perfume Library

Imagination

8.9

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Imagination is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian neroli give it a bright, citrus-led feel, while Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add a spicy warmth. Chinese black tea brings a green, lightly sweet depth, and Sicilian cedar with Ambrox settles everything onto a clean, woody base. The aquatic and fruity accords round out the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and modern. Scentiments Neroli Tea and Evorest № 600 have a close profile.

Sauvage (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dior · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody warmth underneath that makes it easy to wear day to day. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, though it is also worn for nights out. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and modern. Calabrian bergamot and Provençal lavender give it a bright start. Sichuan pepper and pink pepper add spice, while geranium brings a soft floral touch. Patchouli, vetiver, elemi resin and Ambrox build a woody, slightly sweet base with a clean, synthetic sheen.

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and fig leaf, giving a fresh, fruity start. Violet leaf, patchouli and black pepper add a spicy, lightly woody heart. In the base, saffron, frankincense, musk and tonka bean soften and sweeten it.

Myslf

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot leaf and Calabrian bergamot with Tunisian orange blossom absolute, settling on patchouli and woods. Citrus and fresh accords lead: the two bergamot notes give a bright start, then the orange blossom adds a soft, sweet floral touch. The base of Indonesian patchouli, woods and Ambrofix dries down spicy and woody, with a clean, synthetic edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Many describe it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum and Prada Paradigme.

Viking

7.8

Creed · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Viking is a fresh, green and woody men's scent led by citrus and spice, suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens bright with orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, cooled by pink pepper and peppermint. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and lavender add a soft floral layer while clove and pimento keep the spice present. White musk, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood dry it down into a woody, dry base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and business settings, and reads as masculine and classic. Gutteridge Vasame and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Parfum

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around marine notes, Calabrian bergamot and ginger. It opens with marine notes and bergamot on a bright base, while ginger adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, Provençal clary sage, Bourbon geranium and rosemary bring a green, herbal feel. Frankincense, Guatemala patchouly and woods anchor the base in a woody finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine and modern. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Hermès Épice Marine have a close profile.

Dior Homme Cologne (2013)

8.2

Dior · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Homme Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate; most voters pick summer, with spring close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and far less towards evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Calabrian bergamot opens bright, Moroccan grapefruit blossom adds a soft floral, slightly fruity note in the heart, and an aquatic coolness runs through it. White musk keeps the base clean and simple. Laboratorio Olfattivo Bergamotto and Scentiments Neroli Tea have a close profile.

Dior Homme Sport (2021)

8.1

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Dior Homme Sport is a clean masculine scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a spicy, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it masculine, with a modern streak. The top is Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon and aldehydes, which gives a fresh opening. Elemi resin and pink pepper add a spicy warmth in the heart. The base of amber, woods and frankincense leaves a woody, resinous finish. Dior Dior Homme (2020) Eau de Toilette and Flair M115 have a close profile.

Armani Code Parfum

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Parfum is a masculine scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a sweet, powdery and woody base, easy enough to wear through the whole day. Most voters read it as masculine and modern, and rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Fall and spring are the most chosen seasons, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions, and evening a close follow. Calabrian bergamot and bergamot leaf open bright and citrusy. In the middle, Moroccan orris butter, Provençal clary sage and iris aldehyde give it a powdery turn. Brazilian tonka bean absolute and Virginia cedar bring sweetness and woody warmth underneath, with spicy and creamy accords rounding it out.

Paradigme

6.8

Prada · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradigme is a men's fragrance that pairs Calabrian bergamot with rose, opening fresh and citrusy before settling into a sweet, woody base. Calabrian bergamot and musk lead, then rose and Bourbon geranium form a floral heart. The base of gaiac wood, Peru balsam, amberwood and benzoin sweetens it into a creamy, spicy woodiness. The fresh, floral side meets a distinctly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern.

Oud (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Oud Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets bright citrus against a spicy, woody and lightly leathery oud. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Italian orange and Calabrian bergamot open it brightly. In the heart, Haitian amyris, Russian coriander and oud bring the spicy, woody character forward. Indonesian patchouli, musk, Atlas cedar and sandalwood then settle into a warm, soft base. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud and Emir Resurrection share a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017)

8.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with a spicy, resinous warmth underneath, made for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind, and place it mostly at the office, in daily wear and for leisure, with evenings a fair match too. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens on orange and Calabrian bergamot. The heart brings Hedione, wild flowers and lavender absolute, and the base of vetiver, star anise, cinnamon, labdanum and Philippine elemi adds woody, spicy, resinous depth.

Sauvage Parfum

7.8

Dior · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that pairs mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot with lavender and Sichuan pepper. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a bright, fruity citrus start. Lavender, Sichuan pepper and nutmeg add a spicy depth in the heart. In the base, patchouli, vanilla absolute, tonka bean and ambroxan sweeten the scent and settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings out lead the occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine. It has a close profile to Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood and Versace Eros Flame.

Météore

7.8

Louis Vuitton · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Météore is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Sichuan pepper. It reads as a single sweep rather than a layered one: Sicilian orange and mandarin give a bright citrus face, while black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom sharpen it with dry warmth. Tunisian neroli softens the picture, and Java vetiver and nutmeg leave a faintly earthy depth behind. The aquatic and synthetic accents add a clean, cool edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Bvlgari Aqva Amara (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sur la Route

7.9

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Louis Vuitton Sur la Route is a fresh, green men's fragrance where Calabrian citron and bergamot meet grass and pink pepper, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and it mostly reads as masculine. A fresh, citrusy line leads: citron and bergamot bring brightness, with grass adding a green edge. Pink pepper and nutmeg add spicy warmth, while Peru balsam and white musk soften the mix, leaving a woody, slightly leathery trail. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Mancera Wind Wood have a close profile.

Colonia Intensa (Eau de Cologne)

7.7

Acqua di Parma · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led cologne made for men, sharpened with spice, green notes and a woody, leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it works as a light companion through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It is mostly described as masculine and classic. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, ginger and cardamom. Myrtle, artemisia and neroli bring a green, airy middle. In the base, cedarwood, leather and patchouli take over, while musk and benzoin soften that woody, leathery floor.

Colonia Oud / Colonia Intensa Oud (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud / Colonia Intensa Oud is a men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a woody, smoky base; it has been discontinued. Italian orange and Calabrian bergamot give a fresh, citrusy opening. In the heart, Haitian amyris, Russian coriander and oud bring a spicy, resinous, earthy character. The base of Indonesian patchouli, musk, Atlas cedar and sandalwood dries down woody, slightly leathery and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also find a place. Most see it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Oud (Eau de Parfum) and Emir Resurrection.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy, leathery woodiness. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has its share of fans. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. More than half of voters call its character masculine, and some find it classic. Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine open cool and clean. The heart adds a spicy warmth through labdanum, pimento, clary sage and balsam fir resin. Indonesian patchouli and leather leave a dry, woody base. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Essence Aromatique have a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012)

8.3

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012) is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built on Calabrian bergamot, Somalian myrrh and Haitian vetiver; it has been discontinued. Bright, slightly green Calabrian bergamot comes first. In the heart, Somalian myrrh adds a resinous, lightly spicy and sweet tone. Haitian vetiver forms the base: earthy, woody and a little smoky. Freshness dominates, though a warm oriental touch runs underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and also for business. Half of voters call it masculine, and most of the rest find it classic. Dior Vétiver has a close profile.

Sauvage Extrait

7.4

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Dior Sauvage Extrait opens with Provençal lavender, Ambroxan and Calabrian bergamot, then turns darker around Vietnamese oud and patchouli: a distinctly masculine scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it is chosen for most. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most see it as masculine and modern. It is rarely chosen for daytime or the office. The top notes of lavender, bergamot and Ambroxan give a fresh, clean start. Vietnamese oud in the heart adds a resinous, smoky weight. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar wood, Atlas cedar and Madagascan vetiver build a woody, earthy foundation, with spicy and animal tones running through it. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud and Frapin Nevermore have a close profile.

I Will

6.6

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Giorgio Armani I Will is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and Calabrian bergamot and settles on lavender, sage and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it is also worn for leisure and daytime. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine. Cardamom and bergamot give a fresh, spicy first impression. In the heart, sage, lavender and violet leaf absolute add a green, aromatic turn. The base brings Indonesian and Guatemala patchouli, Woodleather® and Bourbon vanilla absolute; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy, leathery woodiness.

Dior Homme Eau for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Homme Eau for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, masculine scent that softens bright citrus with powdery iris; it has been discontinued. It opens with Moroccan grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Crimean coriander, giving a bright, lightly spicy citrus feel. Florentine iris absolute brings a floral, powdery softness at the heart, and Virginia cedar leaves a woody base. The sweet tones stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer; daily wear, business and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen less. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Dior Dior Homme Intense has a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza

7.1

Valentino · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, softened by a sweet, woody touch. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and some wear it to the office. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern. Calabrian bergamot gives a bright, fresh opening. Coffee in the heart softens that freshness and adds a faintly sweet, spicy tone. Vetiver in the base sets a green, woody foundation. A synthetic facet also shows in the accords.

Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve

7.2

Bvlgari · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Sport and office wear also get votes, while evening and night-out use stay in the background. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. Aquatic notes, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot open it fresh and watery. Ambergris sits in the heart. At the base, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody floor, which benzoin softens slightly. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) and Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.