The Perfume Library

74 perfumes

Sun Men (Eau de Toilette)

Jil Sander · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a light sweetness, best suited to summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and they reach for it mainly for leisure and daytime wear, with sport and office use following. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and votes for its character lean masculine and modern. It opens with calone, rosemary and bergamot, a bright, watery start. Nutmeg and cardamom bring spice to the heart, while frangipani and musk soften it with a floral, creamy touch. Cedarwood and amber settle the base into a woody, slightly sweet finish.

Acqua di Giò Elixir

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Elixir is a masculine aquatic fragrance that sets the freshness of nutmeg, bergamot and green mandarin orange against violet leaf and a firm leather base. It opens with nutmeg, bergamot and green mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, violet leaf absolute and calone bring a green, watery air. The base of Guatemala patchouly and leather sets a woody, leathery ground that makes the scent deeper and more grown-up. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and it reads masculine and modern. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport and Memo Paris Ocean Leather have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around Haitian vetiver and ginger. The earthy, green side of Haitian vetiver meets the spicy warmth of ginger. Calone adds an aquatic coolness, while clary sage and Dreamwood™ lay a woody base. A bright citrus note runs through it and keeps the whole scent clean and fresh. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a distant third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office, and it reads mostly masculine. Jimmy Choo Man Aqua and Hugo Element have a close profile.

My Land (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Trussardi · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Trussardi My Land Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bergamot and green mandarin orange alongside lavender, violet and vetiver. It opens with a citrusy freshness from bergamot and green mandarin orange. At the heart, calone, lavender and violet add a floral, slightly synthetic coolness. The base of vetiver, leather, tonka bean and cashmeran builds a woody, leathery ground, with sweet and spicy touches alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office stand out. Its character reads mostly masculine. Trussardi Riflesso and Kiton Kiton Black have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Profondo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent that most voters link with summer and spring and with daily, relaxed wear. It opens with lemon and grapefruit alongside spices, so the citrus reads bright and fruity. In the heart, calone, Provençal lavender and cypress keep the watery feel going, and it settles into Guatemala patchouly with woody and mineral notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. S.Oliver Life Time Men and MAD Parfumeur Sealight have a close profile.

Azul

8.0

Rayhaan · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rayhaan Azul is a fresh, aquatic scent where bright citrus meets a soft floral and creamy touch, made for men and suited to warm days. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright, crisp citrus opening. In the heart, grapefruit blossom adds a floral, slightly fruity note, while sandalwood and calone settle the base into a creamy, watery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, though it also works at the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Island Swim and Marine Blue have a close profile.

Hugo Element (Eau de Toilette)

4.7

Hugo Boss · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Element Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool calone note, while coriander and ginger in the heart add a spicy edge. Cedarwood settles underneath and gives the scent a woody base. Alongside the fresh, aquatic character, a faintly sweet and synthetic tone can be felt. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and light. Most voters recommend summer and spring; leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most, with sport not far behind. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Hollister Free Wave for Him and Diesel Only the Brave have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre

6.5

Issey Miyake · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs grapefruit and cypress with cedarwood and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it leaves a noticeable trail without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, while evening and night out are rarely chosen. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with grapefruit, cypress and cardamom: citrus sharpness first, then a light touch of spice. In the heart, calone adds a cool, aquatic, slightly synthetic note, and cedarwood grounds it in a woody line. The base of vetiver and patchouli finishes the scent green and dry.

Suqraat

7.6

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Suqraat is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a clear aquatic and green side, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, and it mostly reads as masculine. It opens with sage, calone and lemon, which give the cool, bright start. In the heart, freesia and frankincense add a floral touch with a light resinous edge. The base of musk, patchouli and cedarwood settles it on a woody footing, while spicy and slightly synthetic tones stay in the background.

Distant Wave

7.8

La Rive

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

La Rive Distant Wave is a fresh, sea-breezy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with lavender, mint, rosemary and seawater, while green notes and calone carry that freshness on. In the heart, sandalwood and neroli soften the mood. The base of tobacco, cedarwood and oakmoss gives it a spicy, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as a masculine, classic scent. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

Robinson Bear

7.3

Atkinsons · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Atkinsons Robinson Bear is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that sets star anise and calone against the earthy depth of patchouli and oakmoss. It opens with star anise and calone, while juniper berry and santolina bring a green, lightly spicy heart. In the base, patchouli, cistus, Virginia cedar and oakmoss settle the scent onto a woody, resinous ground, with a soft sweetness sitting behind the fresh character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring; leisure and daily wear get the most votes, and it also fits the office. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Electimuss Black Caviar and Montale Sandflowers have a close profile.

Virtuous Oud

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Virtuous Oud is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic woody scent for men, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes behind, and winter is the least chosen season. Business, daily wear and leisure are the most mentioned settings, with some votes for evening and night out as well. It opens with calone, lemon and bergamot for a bright start. The heart holds white oud, ambroxan, white musk, lavender and floral notes, and the oud stays light and clean rather than heavy. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a green, woody base. The fresh accord leads, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background.

Jazzab (Silver)

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

#004 Lifeguard

7.4

Hunq · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hunq #004 Lifeguard is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's fragrance led by calone and bergamot. It opens with calone and bergamot, which feel cool, watery and bright. In the heart, hedione and cardamom add a green, lightly spiced softness. The base of ISO-E-Super, labdanum, ambroxan and frankincense settles into a woody, slightly sweet and distinctly synthetic backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The fresh character suits warm days and everyday wear, and it reads masculine. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide.

Rem Homme (2018)

6.8

Réminiscence · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Réminiscence Rem Homme (2018) is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs grapefruit and lime with juniper and calone; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage sit at a moderate level, and most voters rate them neither weak nor strong, so it leaves a calm, even trail through the day. It reads masculine. It opens with grapefruit and lime, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness, while juniper and calone in the heart bring out the aquatic side. Patchouli, pepper and cardamom in the base settle it onto a lightly spicy, woody and earthy footing, with sweet and synthetic touches running through.

Kenzo Homme Fresh

6.5

Kenzo · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Homme Fresh is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around calone, grapefruit and bitter orange. It opens with the bright bite of grapefruit and bitter orange alongside calone. In the heart, iodine and cedar pull it between water and wood. Musk and oakmoss underneath leave a green, earthy base, while chypre and powdery touches stay in the background. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. It reads as a masculine fragrance. Fragonard Bigarade Jasmin and Chevignon Che (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Jorge di Aqua

7.9

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Jorge di Aqua is a fresh, aquatic and floral men's fragrance led by lemon, neroli and bergamot. It opens with a bright citrus layer of lemon, orange, mandarin orange and lime, softened by neroli and jasmine. In the heart, peach, calone and marine notes add a watery, fruity freshness, while rosemary and coriander bring a green, spicy edge. The base of cedar, patchouli, oakmoss and white musk leaves a clean, woody foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for sport, daily wear and leisure, with the office close behind. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and The Dua Brand Acqua di Dua have a close profile.

Marine

6.1

Axe · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Axe Marine is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on petitgrain and calone. The top holds petitgrain, calone, aldehydes, vervain and Spanish lemon, giving a clean, bright start. Clary sage, rosemary, geranium and iris in the heart bring floral, green and lightly spicy touches. The base of white musk, oakmoss, cedar, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a woody footing, with a synthetic edge running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea and Acqua di Portofino Sail have a close profile.

No Limit$ Platinum

7.2

Philipp Plein · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Philipp Plein No Limit$ Platinum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, softened by sweet and creamy touches for a clean, bright impression. It opens with calone, aldehydes and mandarin orange, giving a watery, sparkling start. In the heart, lavender, sage and silver fir add an aromatic, lightly woody frame to the freshness. The base of musk, patchouli and ambrox settles the scent onto a soft, creamy footing, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Its profile is close to Rayhaan Aquatica and Armaf Odyssey Limoni Fresh Edition.