The Perfume Library

30 perfumes

Mefisto

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a floral heart and a woody base, suited to daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens bright and slightly green with Calabrian lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender. Rose absolute and Florentine iris soften that sharpness and bring a floral touch in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, amber, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody ground, while the aquatic and spicy sides stay in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though many also see it as modern or classic. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood have a close profile.

Fiero

7.8

Casamorati · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casamorati Fiero is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it is also seen as an office choice, while evening and night-out wear are picked less often. Winter is the least chosen season, which suggests its coolness sits more easily in warm weather. The top opens with lemon grass, Calabrian lemon, blood orange and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, tarragon, mint and thyme add a green, spicy edge. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of nutmeg, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver. Hervé Gambs Jardin Privé and Histoires de Parfums 1828 have a close profile.

Wanted (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Azzaro · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Wanted Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with Nigerian ginger and Calabrian lemon, then moves into cade juniper wood and cardamom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh and citrusy, driven by ginger and lemon. In the heart, cade juniper wood and Guatemala cardamom add a woody, spiced turn. In the base, Brazilian tonka bean sweetens the scent while Haitian vetiver gives it a dry woody footing. Versace Eros Flame and Dior Dior Homme Sport (2017) have a close profile.

Black XS (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Rabanne · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with the sweet, spicy warmth of praliné and cinnamon. It opens bright with calamondin and Calabrian lemon, while sage and tagetes add a slightly green edge. In the heart, Tolu balm, praliné, black cardamom and cinnamon turn it gourmand and spicy. The base settles on patchouli, ebony, rosewood and black amber, giving a woody, oriental floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Zara Zara Man Gold and Swiss Arabian Al Basel have a close profile.

Zara Man Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Zara Man Gold Eau de Toilette is a fruity, woody men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, spicy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. It reads as masculine and modern. Calabrian lemon and calamondin open fresh and citrusy, with tagetes alongside. Moving into the heart, Tolu balm, praliné, black cardamom and cinnamon sweeten the scent and add spice. Rosewood, ebony and patchouli form a woody base. Rabanne Black XS and Rasasi Yazan for Him have a close profile to Zara Man Gold.

Wood On Fire

6.9

Montale · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Montale Wood On Fire is a smoky, sweet woody fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and nearly half of voters find it masculine. It opens with smoked cedar, frankincense and Calabrian lemon; the heart of Nepalese oud, burnt vetiver and sandalwood builds a woody, smoky air. In the base, labdanum, tonka bean, amber and toffee sweeten it into a resinous, spicy warmth.

François Charles (2008)

7.4

Rancé 1795 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 François Charles is a masculine scent that opens fresh with citrus and spice, moves through a floral heart and settles into warm amber, leather and musk; it has been discontinued. The top brings lavender, cardamom, Calabrian lemon, bergamot and basil for a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, thyme absolute, jasmine and ginger make a floral, spicy bridge. The base of amber, musk, leather and Virginia cedar ends on a woody, slightly animalic and powdery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Mediterraneum by Proteo Profumi and Acqua di Genova Fresh have a close profile.

Méditerraneo

7.9

Phaedon · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Méditerraneo is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter hardly features. It suits leisure, work and everyday wear, and can also work in the evening. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Calabrian lemon and mandarin orange set the bright tone, while Italian lavender and hay add a green, lightly sweet touch. Spices and cedar settle it onto a woody base.

L'Homme Accompli

7.0

Divine · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Divine L'Homme Accompli is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start against spicy, leathery and woody depths. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, and it spreads across all four seasons, with most voters choosing autumn and spring. Business, leisure and evening use sit level in the votes. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share also call it classic. It opens with bergamot, Calabrian lemon and violet leaf, which give it a fresh, green lift. Cardamom and coriander bring spice to the heart. It dries down into a sweet, resinous, powdery woodiness built on amber, vetiver, leather, styrax, Atlas cedar and gaiac wood. Kiton Kiton Black and Dior Dior Homme Cologne have a close profile.

Arise

7.9

Syxgott · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Syxgott Arise is a men's fragrance that opens with Calabrian lemon, orange and ginger, then turns spicy and woody through cumin, cardamom and cedar. Voters rate Arise's longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is still forming. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on, so nothing is claimed there; it is classed as a men's fragrance. The top notes of Calabrian lemon, orange and ginger give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, green cardamom, cade juniper wood, cumin and red cedar build a spicy, woody body. The base of tobacco, tonka bean and vetiver settles it onto a warm, dry footing. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Intense Black

7.1

Lomani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lomani Intense Black is a men's fragrance that moves from a bright opening of Calabrian lemon, Mexican pink pepper and Italian bergamot to a warm, smoky base of frankincense, sandalwood and oud. The opening leans on citrus and spice: lemon and bergamot keep it fresh while pink pepper adds a sharper edge. In the heart, Persian galbanum brings a green note, African nutmeg a spicy warmth and Atlas cedar a woody frame. The base of frankincense, musk, Indian sandalwood and oud ends on a resinous, earthy, smoky note. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are tentative. With its fresh opening and oriental base, it reads as a masculine scent. Voters also rate its value for money highly.

Magia Maestrale

7.2

Fabbrica della Musa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fabbrica della Musa Magia Maestrale is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy blend of Ceylonese cinnamon, mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon, then settles into a sweet, woody base through lavender and jasmine. Citrus and cinnamon lead the top, while Egyptian geranium, Provençal lavender and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, benzoin, gaiac wood, cedarwood and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the scent and give it a powdery, faintly smoky woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead, and pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Armani Privé Cuir Zerzura have a close profile.

Avalon

6.6

Murdock

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Murdock Avalon is a fresh men's fragrance in which Sicilian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and orange shine, rounded out by lavender and rosemary. It opens on citrus: Sicilian bergamot, Tunisian neroli, orange and Calabrian lemon give it a bright, lightly fruity start. In the heart, Provençal lavender and rosemary bring the fougère character and a faint spicy edge. Musk sits underneath, settling the scent onto a soft, powdery base. There is a floral touch, but the overall impression stays clean and citrus-led. Perfumes with a close profile include Profumi del Forte Colonia del Forte 1265 and Monotheme Scottish Lavender.