The Perfume Library

Oud for Glory

7.6

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Oud for Glory is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental for men, where the resinous, earthy oud is softened by caramel. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and blackcurrant, a spicy, slightly tart start. In the heart, peony, caramel and oud lead, with the caramel's sweetness balancing the smoky side of the oud. The base of raspberry, patchouli and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It gets its votes mainly in winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than office or daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Lattafa Ramaad al Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

Intoxicated

8.1

Kilian · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Intoxicated is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance led by green cardamom, cinnamon and caramel. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Green cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg carry the spice, while caramel, vanilla and mocha settle it into a creamy, sweet base. The gourmand and oriental character dominates, with a woody tone in the background. Lattafa Khamrah and Kilian Angels' Share have a close profile.

Scandal pour Homme

6.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance balanced by spice and wood, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Caramel and tonka bean give it a creamy, sugary warmth. Clary sage and vetiver set that sweetness against a spicy, woody frame. There is also a synthetic gloss, and the whole scent leans sweet, dense and full. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is most often chosen for nights out and evenings, and voters read it as masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Absolu and Azzaro The Most Wanted (Eau de Parfum Intense) have a close profile.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

Scandal pour Homme Absolu

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Absolu is a sweet, gourmand men's scent with a woody base, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a fresh fruity start, softened by mirabelle plum. Caramel, chestnut and tonka bean pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side, while sandalwood, cedar and vetiver add woody depth. The spicy and synthetic accords stay in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; it is chosen far less for summer or the office. It reads as masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme and Ard Al Zaafaran Naqeeb have a close profile.

Raghba Wood Intense

7.6

Lattafa · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs sweet, gourmand tones with a woody, smoky oriental character, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes are gaiac wood, cedar, caramel and liquorice, a sweet opening laid over a woody frame. In the heart, oud, sugar, sandalwood and cashmere wood come forward, while amber, vanilla and frankincense in the base give a warm, resinous finish. The overall impression is spicy, sweet and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. Lattafa Raghba Classic and Orientica Sublime Oudh have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Precieux I

8.3

Armaf · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Precieux I is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, pear and pineapple against a sweet, smoky base of leather, patchouli and vanilla. Bergamot and lemon open bright, softened by pear and pineapple, with black pepper and pink pepper adding spice. Jasmine, oakmoss and white woods lead the heart. The base settles into a smoky, woody leather and patchouli, sweetened by vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, with evening and night out close behind. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition have a close profile.

Eros Najim

7.3

Versace · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Versace Eros Najim is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, Indian cardamom and mandarine, then settles into oud and caramel. The top holds Indian cardamom, clary sage, Italian mandarine and saffron, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, oud and caramel sweeten the scent, with Viginia cedar giving it a woody frame. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and Indonesian patchouli rests it on a creamy, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character reads mostly masculine and modern.

Extreme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford Extreme Eau de Toilette is a distinctly masculine scent that weighs a fruity, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoky leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, followed by a heart of fig, plum, saffron and sandalwood. The base joins leather, caramel, vanilla and frankincense, mixing sweetness with a smoky, earthy edge.

Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui

8.0

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Majda Bekkali Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui is a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance with a gourmand, resinous heart, aimed at men and best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with celery, geranium, lavender, citron and rum. Coffee, clove, cardamom and neroli lead the heart, and the base of tolu balm, benzoin, caramel and vanilla sweetens it into a resinous warmth. Sandalwood and cedar give that sweetness a woody footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. On character, masculine leads, with feminine close behind.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

7.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky is a gourmand citrus fragrance for men, pairing a fresh mandarin and orange opening with the sweetness of caramel and tonka bean. Mandarin orange and orange lead at the start, while sage and saffron add a light spiced edge to the bright citrus. In the heart, caramel and tonka bean sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness. The base settles into vetiver, cedar and ambroxan, with fruity and synthetic tones running throughout. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, with night out use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern.

Oudain / عودين

7.2

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Oudain / عودين is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron and orange, while amber and caramel in the heart soften and sweeten it. Tonka bean and vanilla settle at the base. The sweet accord dominates, with spicy, woody and resinous tones forming a smoky, leathery backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out. It reads masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Lattafa Qaa'ed / قايد and Dunhill Moroccan Amber.

Oud Al Sayad

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Sayad is a sweet, spicy oud that suits autumn and winter evenings. Rose and saffron open it, and in the heart patchouli is softened by caramel. Vanilla, oud and amber carry the base. A gourmand, oriental sweetness sits at the centre, with a woody, lightly smoky edge on top. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It leans towards winter and fall, and towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It is positioned as a men's fragrance, and voters most often call it masculine. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Poudrée and Zimaya Noor Oud have a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu

6.6

Cartier · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Spell Caramel

7.1

Zara · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Spell Caramel is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. Caramel and vanilla build a sweet, gourmand base, while blood orange adds a citrusy, fruity brightness. Cardamom and ginger bring spicy warmth, and amber, sandalwood and tobacco add a woody, resinous depth. Overall the sweetness dominates.

Pathos

7.8

Lyora · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lyora Pathos pairs the sweet warmth of caramel, cinnamon and vanilla with the woody depth of oud and sandalwood, and is presented as a men's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, and the scent has a heavy, dense build. Its sweet, spicy, oriental character suggests it is easier to carry in cooler weather. It opens with ylang-ylang, frankincense and saffron, a floral and spicy start. In the heart, caramel, cinnamon, ambergris and suede push it towards a gourmand, creamy side. In the base, tonka bean, oud, vanilla and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody, powdery footing. Xerjoff Ouverture and Amouage Guidance (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Seven (Eau de Toilette)

4.5

James Bond 007 · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

James Bond 007 Seven Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that opens with mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, adds cinnamon, saffron and white pepper, and settles into caramel and vanilla. The top notes of mandarin orange, apple and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. Cinnamon, saffron and white pepper bring spice to the heart. The base lays down a woody floor of mahogany, cedarwood and sandalwood, while caramel and vanilla sweeten it, with leather, amber and musk rounding things out. Overall it reads fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, with business settings close behind. Its profile is close to James Bond 007 Seven Intense and Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Men.

Bright Tobacco

8.6

Lou de Pre

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lou de Pre Bright Tobacco is a gourmand, oriental men's fragrance in which caramel and vanilla sweetness is balanced by spice and smoke. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening, night out and leisure leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Bergamot, cinnamon and pink pepper open with a bright, spicy lift. Lavender, sage and violet soften the heart. The base of vanilla, caramel and suede turns sweet, creamy and slightly smoky. Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif and Kilian Gold Knight have a close profile.

Excite (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Axe · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Axe Excite Eau de Toilette is a gourmand men's fragrance where fresh and sweet accords sit side by side, and it suits leisure time and everyday wear. The top opens fresh with aquatic notes, citrus notes, green leaves and pear. In the heart, caramel, coconut and marshmallow bring sweetness, while black pepper and ginger add a spicy edge. The base settles on hazelnut, vanilla, amber and cedarwood, a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in spring, fall and winter, with leisure and daily use leading the occasions. Most describe it as masculine and modern. Gianfranco Ferré L'Uomo and Jaguar Stance have a close profile.

Bayres Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

La Martina · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Bayres Hombre Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that opens with fresh citrus and green notes and settles into a woody, earthy, slightly smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and rhubarb, while coriander and pink pepper add a spicy edge. The heart brings a soft, green-floral touch through geranium and jasmine. In the base, oakmoss, teakwood, vetiver and leather lead, with tonka bean and caramel sweetening the woody ground a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters find it masculine; it leans towards fall, then spring, and suits daily wear and the office best. Halston Z-14 and Ralph Lauren Polo share a close profile.

Full Moon over the Desert

7.8

Zara · 2023

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Full Moon over the Desert is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around leather, iris and caramel. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting far. It is marketed as a men's scent, and those who rated it find the value for money high. As a whole it runs green, fruity and sweet. Bergamot and pink pepper give it a bright, spicy lift, while caramel adds sweetness. Iris brings a powdery, creamy softness, and the leather sits alongside woody and smoky tones to give a warm, resinous depth. Evernyl ties it together with a clean, synthetic edge. Zara True Leather Men and Zara Extreme 6.0 have a close profile.

Sboy for Him

5.6

Sboy by Draco

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Sboy by Draco Sboy for Him is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity brightness with a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness, and voters call it modern. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for nights out, leisure and evenings. More voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Bergamot and lemon give it a fresh lift, while peach adds a fruity side. Vanilla, caramel, coconut and tonka bean make it sweet and creamy, iris brings the powder, and oakmoss and sandalwood add a woody depth. It also has a synthetic edge. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Aziri Granita have a close profile.

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.

Odyssey Dubai Chocolat

6.9

Armaf · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Armaf Odyssey Dubai Chocolat is a clearly sweet, gourmand men's fragrance led by praliné, coffee and chocolate, leaning towards evenings in the cooler months. It opens on praliné, coffee, knafeh, hazelnut and pistachio. In the heart, chocolate meets cardamom and vanilla, adding a touch of spice to the sweetness. The base of amberwood, tonka bean and caramel softens everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Woody and spicy facets are there among the accords, but the sweetness dominates. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call its character modern, followed by masculine. Anfar Pistachio Kunafa and Kilian Midnight Espresso have a close profile.