The Perfume Library

23 perfumes

Vetiver Patchouli

Montale · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Montale Vetiver Patchouli is a men's fragrance that is fresh, green and earthy, with vetiver's dry, woody character leading throughout. Vetiver and patchouli form the backbone, while a citrusy freshness and a green tone lighten the earthy base. Pink pepper adds a spicy edge, and carrot and jasmine stay in the background to soften the dryness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and classic. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Esencia Elixir have a close profile.

Green Water (1993)

7.4

Jacques Fath · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Green Water is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built on bergamot, mandarin and lemon with green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and green notes, while caraway and basil add a light spiciness to the freshness. The heart brings ginger, jasmine and lily of the valley for a soft floral touch. The base of amber, oakmoss and musk settles into a calm, dry finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Penhaligon's Quercus and Berdoues 1902 - Cédrat have a close profile.

Léonard pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Léonard · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Léonard pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that sets a floral, green opening against spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring behind them; evening and night-out wear lead, though daytime and business use also have a place. Most see it as masculine and classic. Fresh, herbal top notes of lavender, bergamot, basil and thyme give way to vetiver, jasmine and patchouli. Labdanum, leather and amber dominate the base, leaving a thick, animalic, smoky and earthy warmth. Trussardi Uomo and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

(Shamanilla)

7.7

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara (Shamanilla) is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men that opens with coconut water, cardamom and bergamot and settles into vanilla cream and cotton candy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can move into evenings or the office. Though marketed for men, voters split almost evenly between masculine, modern and feminine. Fresh, floral and sweet accords lead. The top is light and airy with coconut water, cardamom and bergamot. Carrot, peach blossom and sandalwood soften the middle. The base of amyris, vanilla cream and cotton candy ends in a creamy, gourmand sweetness.

Away Tonight Man

6.8

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Abercrombie & Fitch Away Tonight Man is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, best suited to daily wear and the warmer days of spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily, leisure and business wear lead, while few choose it for nights out. It opens with black pepper, grapefruit and bergamot, a fresh start with a light spicy edge. In the heart, carrot, geranium and moss add a green, earthy tone, and cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood settle into a woody, resinous base. The sweet, aquatic side stays present throughout. Police Instinct and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

Vetyver Messager

8.2

Parfums MDCI · 2026

Parfums MDCI Vetyver Messager is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and grapefruit against a warm, dry base of vetiver and benzoin. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, apple and cardamom, while pink pepper and coriander add a light spice to that fresh start. In the heart, geranium and carrot bring a green, earthy tone. In the base, vetiver, benzoin, tonka bean and vanilla soften the scent and add sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. With its fresh opening and woody base it sits close to everyday wear and reads clearly masculine. Bottega del Sarto Tailored and Zara Heritage Selection - Black Tag Intense have a similar profile.

#003 Carpenter

6.5

Hunq · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Hunq #003 Carpenter is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and bergamot, warms up with ginger and cinnamon, and dries down on ambroxan and woods. Pink pepper and bergamot bring a light sharpness at the start, while cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and carrot push the spice forward in the heart. In the base, ambroxan, patchouli and benzoin soften the sweetness, and Virginia cedar, Texas cedar and sandalwood give it a woody frame. A powdery side and a distinctly synthetic feel run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent; Gisada Titanium and Byredo Eyes Closed have a close profile.

Nike Man Blue

7.1

Nike

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nike Man Blue is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with apple, pineapple and cedar leaf and settles into tonka bean, iris and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have rated them. Its value for money scores high. It reads as a masculine fragrance. The opening pairs the fruity brightness of apple and pineapple with the green edge of cedar leaf. Lavender, geranium and carrot give the heart a floral, slightly earthy touch. In the base, tonka bean, iris and vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Overall it is fresh yet synthetic, sweet and a little oriental. Al Haramain Détour Noir and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Papyrus in Acacia

7.3

Scents of Wood · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Papyrus in Acacia is a floral, woody fragrance softened by sweet, spicy and powdery shades; sold as a men's scent, voters find it both feminine and masculine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, then winter; it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits the office and nights out. The scent reads as one whole: star anise and cypriol give a spicy, woody edge, with Java vetiver grounding it in earthy dryness. Orris concrete and Indian tuberose absolute add a powdery floral softness, while tonka bean absolute brings a creamy sweetness.

Hawas Exotic / هوس Exotic

7.9

Rasasi · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Hawas Exotic is a men's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a spicy, resinous warmth. It opens with coconut, bergamot, lavender and cardamom, while mugwort and carrot add a green, slightly earthy edge. The heart turns softer and floral with jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley, and cinnamon and orris root bring a spicy, powdery backdrop. The base of labdanum, benzoin and ambergris settles into a sweet, resinous warmth, with patchouli, musk and cypriol adding woody depth. The overall impression is sweet, oriental and a little synthetic.